Definitions for cholera
ˈkɒl ər əcholer·a

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cholera, Asiatic cholera, Indian cholera, epidemic choleranoun

   an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. choleranoun

   Any of several acute infectious diseases of humans and domestic animals, caused by the Vibrio cholerae bacterium through ingestion of contaminated water or food, usually marked by severe gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration

2. Etymology: From cholera, from χολή.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cholera

   Cholera is an infection of the small intestine by some strains of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Symptoms may range from none, to mild, to severe. The classic symptom is large amounts of watery diarrhea that lasts a few days. Vomiting and muscle cramps may also occur. Diarrhea can be so severe that it leads within hours to severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. This may result in sunken eyes, cold skin, decreased skin elasticity, and wrinkling of the hands and feet. Dehydration can cause the skin to turn bluish. Symptoms start two hours to five days after exposure.Cholera is caused by a number of types of Vibrio cholerae, with some types producing more severe disease than others. It is spread mostly by unsafe water and unsafe food that has been contaminated with human feces containing the bacteria. Undercooked shellfish is a common source. Humans are the only known host for the bacteria. Risk factors for the disease include poor sanitation, not enough clean drinking water, and poverty. Cholera can be diagnosed by a stool test. A rapid dipstick test is available but is not as accurate.Prevention methods against cholera include improved sanitation and access to clean water. Cholera vaccines that are given by mouth provide reasonable protection for about six months. They have the added benefit of protecting against another type of diarrhea caused by E. coli. By 2017 the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved a single-dose, live, oral cholera vaccine called Vaxchora for adults aged 18–64 who are travelling to an area of active cholera transmission. It offers limited protection to young children. People who survive an episode of cholera have long-lasting immunity for at least 3 years (the period tested.)The primary treatment for affected individuals is oral rehydration salts (ORS), the replacement of fluids and electrolytes by using slightly sweet and salty solutions. Rice-based solutions are preferred. Zinc supplementation is useful in children. In severe cases, intravenous fluids, such as Ringer's lactate, may be required, and antibiotics may be beneficial. Testing to see which antibiotic the cholera is susceptible to can help guide the choice.Cholera continues to affect an estimated 3–5 million people worldwide and causes 28,800–130,000 deaths a year. The most recent of seven cholera pandemics and associated outbreaks, since the early 19th century, started about 1961. As of 2010, it is rare in high income countries. Children are mostly affected. Cholera occurs as both outbreaks and chronically in certain areas. Areas with an ongoing risk of disease include Africa and Southeast Asia. The risk of death among those affected is usually less than 5%, given improved treatment, but may be as high as 50% without such access to treatment. Descriptions of cholera are found as early as the 5th century BC in Sanskrit. In Europe, cholera was a term initially used to describe any kind of gastroenteritis, and was not used for this disease until the early 19th century. The study of cholera in England by John Snow between 1849 and 1854 led to significant advances in the field of epidemiology because of his insights about transmission via contaminated water.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Choleranoun

   one of several diseases affecting the digestive and intestinal tract and more or less dangerous to life, esp. the one commonly called Asiatic cholera

2. Etymology: [L., a bilious disease. See Choler.]

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Cholera

   Cholera is an infection in the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The main symptoms are watery diarrhea and vomiting. Transmission occurs primarily by drinking water or eating food that has been contaminated by the feces of an infected person, including one with no apparent symptoms. The severity of the diarrhea and vomiting can lead to rapid dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, and death in some cases. The primary treatment is oral rehydration therapy, typically with oral rehydration solution, to replace water and electrolytes. If this is not tolerated or does not provide improvement fast enough, intravenous fluids can also be used. Antibacterial drugs are beneficial in those with severe disease to shorten its duration and severity. Worldwide, it affects 3–5 million people and causes 100,000–130,000 deaths a year as of 2010. Cholera was one of the earliest infections to be studied by epidemiological methods.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cholera

   kol′ėr-a, n. a highly infectious and deadly disease characterised by bilious vomiting and purging.—adj. Cholerā′ic.—British cholera, an acute catarrhal affection of the mucous membrane of the stomach and small intestines. [Gr. cholera.]

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cholera

   An acute diarrheal disease endemic in India and Southeast Asia whose causative agent is VIBRIO CHOLERAE. This condition can lead to severe dehydration in a matter of hours unless quickly treated.

Anagrams for cholera »

1. achelor

2. chorale

3. choreal

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cholera in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of cholera in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of cholera in a Sentence

1. Simon Clarke:

   While cholera vaccines have been available for quite some time, most need to be injected, offer only limited and brief protection and can cause side effects, developing new, safe, longer-lasting vaccines which can be widely and easily administered is therefore vital ... (and) this vaccine could be a powerful weapon.

2. Jamie McGoldrick:

   What will happen is that this cholera outbreak will in fact exacerbate the conditions and the threat of famine in more places than ever in the country.

3. Environment Minister Celso Correia:

   We will have cholera, we will have malaria. It's unavoidable in this situation, so the government is opening a cholera treatment centre already.

4. Rob Holden:

   We are testing as we go, but nonetheless we are treating acute watery diarrhea, it's the same as treating cholera. That's just the diagnosis.

5. Dominik Stillhart:

   The health situation is typical of the heavy tolls that this conflict has taken on the whole country, on its people, but also on the system -- the health, water, sanitation system, health workers, doctors, nurses have not been paid for more than eight months and the whole system is of course overflowing, especially now with cholera.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=cholera
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cholera
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholera
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cholera
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=cholera
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=cholera