Cholera
Cholera is a bacterial infection of the gut spread by contaminated food or water related to poor hygiene.
- Results in severe diarrhoea and dehydration
- Tends to affect the malnourished rather than tourists
- 50% of severe cases result in death
- An oral cholera vaccine is available which can also give some protection against travellers diarrhoea
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Call 1300 369 359 |
to make an appointment at a clinic (click here to find one near you) OR |
Call 1900 969 359* |
for our travel health information hotline. |
*Calls charged at 99 cents per minute incl. GST - higher rates from mobiles & public phones. Telads |
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