With Cholera cases rising in major towns in Zimbabwe, Mutare Temple in Manicaland Division has provided Cholera awareness material, let's read and forward to others.
What is Cholera?
Cholera, a diarrhoeal disease caused by a bacteria called vibro cholerae.
Route Cause
It is feaco-oral route that is from hand to mouth.
Incubation Period
2hours to 5days
Signs and symptoms
Vomiting
Sunken eyes if severely dehydrated
Pitched skin
Unconscious or half dead
Lethargic -the clientis very ill and eager to drink water
Treatment
If the client can tolerate fluids give as much as possible using sugar and salt solution
If the client cannot fluids intravenous infusion is used or drip
Usually no medications like tablets unless there are complications
Prevention
When there is cholera in your area and one has diarrhoea isolate the client
Wash hands with 🧼 soap or ashes when there is no soap
Eat hot food
Wash fruits and vegetables with clean water
Wash hands after using the toilet
Boil drinking water for at least 10 minutes
Visit the clinic or hospital if you happen to have the symptoms
Complications of Cholera
Pulmonary oedemadue to overloading of fluids
Electrolyte imbalance.
Kidney failure
Death - Salvationist online
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