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Housefly carrying
           cholera pathogen
           toward food or water


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              Faeces
              containing
              cholera
              pathogens

                                                                             A person
                                                                             infected with
                                                                             cholera
                                   Figure 2: Transmission of cholera
              Symptoms of cholera


              Cholera symptoms include the following:

              (a)  Continuous diarrhoea and vomiting;

              (b)  Passing stool that looks like rice water;


              (c)  Yellowish urine; and

              (d)  General body weakness and loss of strength.

              Prevention of cholera

              Living in a clean environment and maintaining cleanliness is

              important. Eat clean and safe food, and drink clean and safe
              water. Always use the toilet and use it properly. Wash your
              hands with clean running water and soap after using the toilet
              and before eating. A person with cholera should be taken to the

              hospital or a cholera treatment centre immediately.











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