Cholera is an acute intestinal infectious disease that can be transmitted from person to person. Cholera differs from other acute intestinal infections by the severity of its clinical course, high mortality and the ability to spread over large areas and infect the majority of the population in a relatively short period of time. 

   Cholera is transmitted from person to person through the external environment, mainly through water. According to the mechanism of transmission, cholera is an intestinal disease.

  The latent period of cholera (from the moment the patient is infected to the appearance of the first symptoms of the disease) lasts from 1 to 5 days, most often 2-3 days.

  The following symptoms are grounds for suspecting cholera: fever (temperature - 37^oC and higher), heart nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, as well as importation from cholera unfavorable countries should be taken into account. drink;

- swim in water bodies allowed for organized recreation;

- do not use raw and insufficiently cooked products of the sea, ocean and other water bodies;

- buy food, fruits and vegetables from authorized shops;

- fruits and vegetables boiled or bottled wash thoroughly with water.

In case of symptoms of cholera (nausea, vomiting, liquid stools, headache, dizziness), it is necessary to consult a doctor immediately. Early medical attention allows effective treatment of cholera and prevention of adverse outcomes. color_white__bg p-3 card--transition card--border card-news-list-wrap fill_w card-block" data-tip="true">