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1) Cholera and bacillary dysentery are intestinal infections caused by Vibrio cholerae and Shigella bacteria respectively, which are transmitted through contaminated food or water. 2) Cholera causes severe watery diarrhea that can lead to dehydration and death if untreated. Bacillary dysentery causes bloody mucus in the stool. 3) Treatment involves oral rehydration and antibiotics like doxycycline or cotrimoxazole. Prevention relies on water purification, sanitation, and hygiene education. Vaccines exis
- Author
- Salman Majid
- Language
- EN