Vibrio cholerae is the bacterium that causes cholera. As this eMedTV article explains, the bacterium is usually transmitted by eating or drinking contaminated food or water. The prevalence of cholera worldwide is also discussed.
The scientific name for cholera (an acute, diarrheal illness) is Vibrio cholerae. As this eMedTV article explains, there are two types of Vibrio cholerae. This part of the archives explains why Vibrio cholerae is the scientific name for cholera.
As this eMedTV article explains, your doctor may perform a physical exam and look at a stool sample in order to make a diagnosis of Vibrio cholerae (the cause of cholera). This page discusses the process of making a Vibrio cholerae diagnosis.
Prevention for Vibrio cholerae involves avoiding contaminated water and food. This eMedTV resource offers tips about preventing Vibrio cholerae infection and discusses the two vaccines that are available in some countries.
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