Cholera claims 143,000 lives annually despite being preventable and treatable

Cholera claims 143,000 lives annually despite being preventable and treatable

Cholera is a severe diarrheal disease caused by consuming water or food contaminated with the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. Symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting, which can lead to severe dehydration. It can strike quickly, sometimes within hours of exposure, and without prompt treatment, it can be fatal.