Diarrhea Articles A-Z
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While the virus is more apt to affect a child than an adult, rotavirus infections occur in men and women. This eMedTV segment explains which adults are most likely to develop a rotavirus infection and discusses how the virus is treated.
The cause of cholera is drinking water or eating food that is contaminated with Vibrio cholerae bacteria. This eMedTV segment talks about the cause of cholera and the two types of Vibrio cholerae: Serogroup O1 and Serogroup non-O1.
Cause of Norovirus Gastroenteritis
The cause of norovirus gastroenteritis is an infection with a norovirus, a highly contagious virus. This eMedTV article discusses the group of viruses that cause norovirus gastroenteritis, and links to additional resources.
The cause of rotavirus infection is the rotavirus itself. This eMedTV article explains how a rotavirus infection develops and how the virus is commonly transmitted through contaminated stool or direct contact with contaminated surfaces.
The cause of stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis) may be any one of many different viruses. This eMedTV article discusses some of the viruses that commonly cause stomach flu, such as rotaviruses and noroviruses.
Vibrio cholerae Serogroup O1 and Vibrio cholerae Serogroup non-O1 are the causes of cholera. This eMedTV page explains these types of Vibrio cholerae and discusses the routes of transmission for the causes of cholera: naturally or contaminated feces.
Cholera, an acute illness characterized by diarrhea, is caused by an infection in the intestines. This eMedTV resource provides an overview of the causes, transmission, and prevention of cholera. This page also links to other resources about cholera.
There are two possible cholera causes: Vibrio cholerae Serogroup O1 and Vibrio cholerae Serogroup non-O1. This eMedTV page explains how the cholera causes are usually transmitted through contaminated feces or by eating undercooked shellfish.
With early treatment, a cholera cure is possible in more than 99 percent of patients. As this eMedTV Web page explains, fluids (and possibly antibiotics) are the key to treating cholera. This page also talks about how you can prevent cholera.
As this eMedTV article explains, making a cholera diagnosis involves taking the patient's medical history, performing a physical exam, and taking a stool sample. This Web page describes the process of diagnosing cholera.
The cholera epidemic is linked to poverty, poor sanitation, and large populations. This eMedTV page discusses the locations of the cholera epidemic, challenges of the cholera epidemic, and what needs to be improved before it can be stopped.
