Vibrio cholerae

What is Cholera?

 Intestinal infection

 Severe diarrhea

 Caused by Cholera Toxin of  bacterium, Vibrio cholera

1. cholerae

Cholera

1. cholerae

Vibrio cholerae

Ancient Texts Describe Cholera

1st Pandemic: 1817-1823

Quarantine Act of 1825

2nd Pandemic: 1829-1852

Misguided Notions

Filipo Pacini

3rd Pandemic: 1852-1859

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