Cholera - Symptom

Alternative Names

V. cholerae; Vibrio

Symptoms:

Sudden onset of watery diarrhea
- Stool looks like water with flecks of rice in it
- Diarrhea has a "fishy" odor
Rapid dehydration
Rapid pulse (heart rate)
Dry skin
Dry mucous membranes or dry mouth
Excessive thirst
Glassy eyes or sunken eyes
Lack of tears
Lethargy
Unusual sleepiness or tiredness
Low urine output
Sunken "soft spots" (fontanelles) in infants
Abdominal cramps
Nausea
Vomiting

Note: Symptoms can vary from mild to severe.

Signs and tests:

Tests that may be done include:

Digestive system

Digestive system organs

Reviewed last on: 8/16/2007
Arnold L. Lentnek, MD, Division of Infectious Disease, Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

References

Crump J, Bopp C, Greene KD, Kubota KA, Middendorf RL, Wells JG, Mintz ED. Emergence of toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O141 causing cholera-like diarrhea and bloodstream infection in the United States. Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2003;187:866-868.

Steinberg EB, Green KD, Bopp CA, Cameron DN, Wells JG, Mintz ED. Cholera in the United States, 1995-2000: trends at the end of the millennium. J Infect Dis. 2001; 184: 799-802.

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Cholera - Symptom

Alternative Names

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References