Informative Speech On Cholera

Have you ever questioned what is in the water that we drink? You could say it is a luxury to not have to worry about your water sanitation. However, just because you don’t directly encounter these situations it doesn’t mean you can always avoid viral diseases like cholera.
Cholera is an infectious bacterial disease of the small intestine. Moreover, vibrio cholerae is the micro bacteria that causes cholera. An individual contracts this infection through the fecal-oral route. Scientist use to believe that if you couldn't see it, it didn't exist, however, we know that is no longer the case. Cholera is often considered as a water born diseases because it is most commonly acquired by coming in contact with infected water, nevertheless, there are …show more content…
An individual with cholera is capable of losing one liter of fluid per hour. Within the loss of one to two liters of water, mild symptoms such as cotton mouth and thirst arise. At four liters of fluid loss, moderately severe symptoms such as fatigue, confusion, and dizziness begin; the immune system is not functioning properly. After losing eight liters of fluids, the organs will shut down; they will die without treatment, and it can occur in less than a day. This is due to hypovolemic shock; as the large amount of water is excreted, it makes our blood thicken, which will lead to problems in our circulation, keeping it from reaching our organs. The potential impact of the overall health is …show more content…
The doctor will order a stool sample, which will be sent to a lab to evaluate its contents. The results with determine if you have the bacteria. Checking to see for a loss of electrolyte balance is another way to diagnosis a patient; this can lead to muscle cramp or shock.Treatment for cholera requires you to drink a heavy amount of water in order to maintain hydration. If it is severe, you may need to be put on an IV fluid. In locations where cholera is common, doctors keep IV fluids, rehydration packets and salts nearby; Sodium and glucose have been proven to accelerate water movement. Antibiotics may also be prescribed in order to fight off the infection. Cholera can easily be prevented by taking the safe procedures. By adding chlorine to our water supplies, it will fight off any vibrio cholerae, creating a healthy source of water. Washing your hands effectively with soap and water after using the bathroom and before you eat will rid any feces and bacteria that could enter into you body. Effectively discarding our waste will prevent our water sources from potentially being contaminated. Even taking simple steps such as protecting your food from flies with help you avoid the deadly