Cholera in the United States.
Cholera remains a threat to human health in many parts of the world, including the United States. The epidemiology of cholera is reviewed to prepare for identification and prevention of the disease in appropriate clinical settings. The clinical manifestations of cholera and the pathophysiology of the toxin-induced diarrhea are reviewed to introduce and to clarify appropriate therapeutic and preventive interventions.
Division of Infectious Diseases, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA.
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D002771:Cholera / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000382:microbiology; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D006801:Humans; D007843:Latin America / Q000453:epidemiology; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D014734:Vibrio cholerae