Cholera: meaning, definitions and examples

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cholera

 

[ หˆkษ’lษ™rษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

disease outbreak

Cholera is an infectious disease characterized by severe diarrhea and dehydration, caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is typically contracted through the consumption of contaminated food or water. The disease can spread rapidly in areas with poor sanitation and inadequate access to clean drinking water. If untreated, cholera can lead to serious health complications and even death within hours. Proper sanitation, hygiene practices, and access to clean water are vital in preventing cholera outbreaks.

Synonyms

bacterial disease, infection.

Examples of usage

  • The cholera outbreak affected thousands of people in the region.
  • She traveled to an area with a history of cholera cases.
  • The government implemented measures to control the cholera spread.
  • Vaccination can help reduce the risk of cholera in vulnerable populations.

Translations

Translations of the word "cholera" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรณlera

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคฒเฅ‡เคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Cholera

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kolera

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะพะปะตั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cholera

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒฌใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cholรฉra

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cรณlera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kolera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝœ๋ ˆ๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูƒูˆู„ูŠุฑุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cholera

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cholera

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้œไนฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kolera

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรณlera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะพะปะตั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xolera

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cรณlera

Etymology

The term โ€˜choleraโ€™ originates from the Greek word 'chole', which means bile, and 'era', which indicates a condition. The disease has been known since ancient times, with records of cholera-like symptoms found in texts from ancient India. The first recognized cholera pandemic occurred in the early 19th century, spreading from India to parts of Asia, Europe, and North America. This epidemic brought significant attention to public health and sanitation practices. Over the years, cholera has been the subject of much research, leading to the development of vaccines and improved treatment methods. Despite advancements, cholera continues to pose a threat in areas lacking proper sanitation and clean water, underscoring the importance of ongoing public health efforts.

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