Cholera cases have continued to be recorded in some states in
Nigeria. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Director-General,
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, listed Bauchi, Plateau, Kano, Niger, Zamfara
and Kaduna as some of the affected states. The Federal Capital
Territory Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, said 60 persons died
of suspected cholera in six area councils, adding that suspected
cases had risen to 698. In Plateau State, the disease has killed 21
people and infected 1144 in two months as of Wednesday.
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The World Health Organisation described cholera as an acute
diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water
contaminated with the bacterium vibrio cholerae.
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It was gathered that the disease was first reported in Jos North
Local Government Area in May, 2021.
However, within two months the disease has spread to 13 other
local government areas.
With the exception of four council areas such as Mikang, Lantang
South, Pankshin and Kanke, other LGAs that have been affected by
the disease, as noted by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr
Nimkong Lar, were Jos North, Jos South, Riyom, Kanam, Bokkos, Wase,
Mangu, Bassa, Jos East, Barkin Ladi, Qua’anpan, Langtang North and
Shendam.
Findings also showed that most of the infections were recorded
in rural communities while all the dead victims were said to be
those didn’t report to the hospital on time for treatment.
Cholera is an infectious disease caused by bacteria. Due to
this, there may be a lack of water in the body, and the body gets
dehydrated. There can be a risk of death if the patient is not
treated in time. It is caused by eating contaminated food or water.
This disease is caused by the Vibrio Cholerae Bacterium.
Some affected individuals have copious amounts of diarrhea and
develop dehydration so severe it can lead to death. Most people who
get the disease ingest the organisms through food or water sources
contaminated with V. cholerae. Although symptoms may be mild, some
previously healthy people will develop a copious diarrhea within
about one to five days after ingesting the bacteria.
1) Symptoms Of Cholera
Symptoms of Cholera are noticeable within a few hours or five days
after infection. . Often, the symptoms are mild. . But sometimes
they can be severe. . One person from 20 infected people suffers
from lack of water with vomiting which quickly turns into
dehydration. . Although many infected people have minimal or no
symptoms, they can still contribute to the spread of the infection.
. Cholera causes vomiting, loose stools, fatigue, and muscle
cramps.
2) Cholera treatment and prevention
Vaccine is available against Cholera. . Both the CDC and the World
Health Organization have specific guidelines regarding the vaccine.
. Cholera can be prevented by adopting some home remedies. . You
can protect yourself and your family members by using only boiled
water. . Bottled, boiled, or chemically disinfected water should be
used for drinking, preparing food, cleaning teeth, washing face and
hands, washing dishes, cleaning fruits and vegetables.
To disinfect your water, boil it for a minute or filter it. .
Avoid using raw food. 3) Hydration is the mainstay of cholera
treatment. . Antibiotics are not part of emergency treatment for
mild cases. . But, these drugs can reduce the duration of diarrhea
by half. They also help to reduce the excretion of bacteria and
help to prevent the spread of the disease.
Cholera cases have continued to be recorded in some states in
Nigeria. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Director-General,
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, listed Bauchi, Plateau, Kano, Niger, Zamfara
and Kaduna as some of the affected states. The Federal Capital
Territory Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, said 60 persons died
of suspected cholera in six area councils, adding that suspected
cases had risen to 698. In Plateau State, the disease has killed 21
people and infected 1144 in two months as of Wednesday.
The World Health Organisation described cholera as an acute
diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water
contaminated with the bacterium vibrio cholerae.
It was gathered that the disease was first reported in Jos North
Local Government Area in May, 2021.
However, within two months the disease has spread to 13 other
local government areas.
With the exception of four council areas such as Mikang, Lantang
South, Pankshin and Kanke, other LGAs that have been affected by
the disease, as noted by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr
Nimkong Lar, were Jos North, Jos South, Riyom, Kanam, Bokkos, Wase,
Mangu, Bassa, Jos East, Barkin Ladi, Qua’anpan, Langtang North and
Shendam.
Findings also showed that most of the infections were recorded
in rural communities while all the dead victims were said to be
those didn’t report to the hospital on time for treatment.
Cholera is an infectious disease caused by bacteria. Due to
this, there may be a lack of water in the body, and the body gets
dehydrated. There can be a risk of death if the patient is not
treated in time. It is caused by eating contaminated food or water.
This disease is caused by the Vibrio Cholerae Bacterium.
Some affected individuals have copious amounts of diarrhea and
develop dehydration so severe it can lead to death. Most people who
get the disease ingest the organisms through food or water sources
contaminated with V. cholerae. Although symptoms may be mild, some
previously healthy people will develop a copious diarrhea within
about one to five days after ingesting the bacteria.
1) Symptoms Of Cholera
Symptoms of Cholera are noticeable within a few hours or five days
after infection. . Often, the symptoms are mild. . But sometimes
they can be severe. . One person from 20 infected people suffers
from lack of water with vomiting which quickly turns into
dehydration. . Although many infected people have minimal or no
symptoms, they can still contribute to the spread of the infection.
. Cholera causes vomiting, loose stools, fatigue, and muscle
cramps.
2) Cholera treatment and prevention
Vaccine is available against Cholera. . Both the CDC and the World
Health Organization have specific guidelines regarding the vaccine.
. Cholera can be prevented by adopting some home remedies. . You
can protect yourself and your family members by using only boiled
water. . Bottled, boiled, or chemically disinfected water should be
used for drinking, preparing food, cleaning teeth, washing face and
hands, washing dishes, cleaning fruits and vegetables.
To disinfect your water, boil it for a minute or filter it. .
Avoid using raw food. 3) Hydration is the mainstay of cholera
treatment. . Antibiotics are not part of emergency treatment for
mild cases. . But, these drugs can reduce the duration of diarrhea
by half. They also help to reduce the excretion of bacteria and
help to prevent the spread of the disease.