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CHOLERA OUTBREAK: WHAT YOU MUST KNOW

CHOLERA OUTBREAK: WHAT YOU MUST KNOW

WHAT YOU MUST KNOW:

Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is typically contracted through consumption of contaminated water or food.

Symptoms

Cholera symptoms begins to appear between 12 hours and 5 days after consumption of contaminated food or water. In severe cases, symptoms can develop quickly and require immediate medical attention.

  • these symptoms includes Severe diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, muscle cramps
  • when untreated, dehydration might become severe and death can occur within hours.
  • please see a doctor, or visit your primary health care provider if you’re experiencing any of these symptoms

WHAT YOU MUST AVOID:

Cholera is usually spread through contaminated water sources, poor sanitation as well as unhygienic food handling.

ALSO READCholera Outbreak: Oyo Govt. Calls For Adoption Of Precautionary Measures

In order to prevent the spread of this life threatening disease, it’s important to:

  • Drink boiled or bottled water.
  • Use proper sanitation facilities.
  • Wash hands frequently with soap and clean water.
  • Eat thoroughly cooked food and avoid raw items.

TREATMENT

Cholera treatment is usually through the use of Antibiotics and rehydration therapy.

Visit any primary health centre near you.

Prioritize your health now!!

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There is CHOLERA outbreak currently in LAGOS Nigeria ,people are dying already. Protect yourselves and your children.

Be careful of what you eat and drink now

Precautions:

Wash hand regularly esp after toilet

Drink clean water

Boil water before drinking

Don’t eat raw or undercooked foods

Wash your vegetables and fruits well

Avoid mama put now

Keep your toilets clean

Signs and symptoms:

  • Severe watery Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Dehydration

Home Treatment :

Oral rehydration Treatment (ORS)

ALSO READ: State Govt Raises Alarm over Cholera Outbreak

 

— OYMASED: Gov Makinde’s Leadership Unpredictable, With Dr. Morohunkola as DG, Oyo will Become The Destination of PaceSetter in Due Time! By MOE

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