Volume : 12, Issue : 03, March – 2025
Title:
CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF CHOLERA AMONG CHILDREN
Authors :
Pooja N. Wayde, Asawali R. Pawar,Dr.Swati P. Deshmukh
Abstract :
Cholera is a highly infectious waterborne disease caused by Vibrio cholerae, posing a significant public health challenge, particularly in regions with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water. This literature review focuses on the causes and effects of cholera in children, who are especially vulnerable due to weaker immune systems and malnutrition. Cholera results in acute gastrointestinal infection, leading to profuse watery diarrhoea and vomiting, which can cause severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and death if not promptly treated. The major transmission routes include contaminated water and food, poor hygiene, and inadequate sanitation. Malnutrition further exacerbates the severity of the disease in children, increasing the risk of complications and mortality. Clinical presentation includes rice-water stools, dehydration, vomiting, muscle cramps, and in severe cases, hypovolemic shock. Diagnosis is primarily clinical, supported by laboratory tests such as stool cultures or rapid dipstick tests. Effective management includes prompt rehydration therapy and, in some cases, antimicrobial treatment. Preventive measures such as improved sanitation, hygiene education, clean water access, and vaccination are crucial for reducing cholera incidence and improving health outcomes in children, especially in endemic and epidemic-prone areas.
KEY WORDS: Cholera, Vibrio cholerae, waterborne disease, children, dehydration, malnutrition, diarrhoea, sanitation, hygiene, oral rehydration therapy, cholera toxin, transmission, mortality, endemic, public health.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Pooja N. Wayde et al., Causes And Effects Of Cholera Among Children., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(05).
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