2. Are you headed to Nepal on a humanitarian or mission trip?

3. If so here are some facts about cholera you need to know

4. Sewage Disposal & Water Supply Together May Equal Cholera

5. Main Symptom of Cholera is Profuse Watery Diarrhea Often Described as “Rice Water” in Appearance

6. Which May Lead to Severe Dehydration and Death

7. Complications Include: - Intractable Vomiting - Muscle Cramping - Circulatory Collapse - Organ Failure - Death

8. Gold Standard for Laboratory Diagnosis of Vibrio cholerae

9. The CDC Recommends Oral Hydration IV Hydration May Also be Required in Severe Cases of Cholera

10. The CDC Also Recommends Replacement of Lost Electrolytes

11. Zinc May Reduce the Severity of Symptoms Related to Cholera Antibiotics are Effective Against V. Cholerae

12. Prevention of Cholera Includes: - Hand washing - Filtration - Oral Cholera Vaccine - Education

13. The Best Solution is Separating Drinking Water Supply from Waste Water

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