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Cholera is an infectious disease caused by a bacterial toxin that affects water absorption in the small intestine. It is caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae found in brackish water. Symptoms include severe diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration. Treatment focuses on rehydration through oral rehydration salts or intravenous fluids, with antibiotics also used to reduce diarrhea.

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Fatmata Haja Kamara

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