Infectious disease specialist gives advice to avoid cholera

21.06.2024 15:09

Cholera is an infectious disease that, if left untreated, can lead to serious consequences, including death.

Knowing and following important tips will help you avoid this disease.

Drinking clean drinking water and washing hands are prevention of cholera. RIA Novosti reports details with reference to infectious disease specialist Andrei Pozdnyakov.

It is noted that to prevent the occurrence of cholera, it is important to follow basic hygiene rules. It is also worth throwing away spoiled products and not eating them.

According to Pozdnyakov, another preventive measure is drinking boiled water. Boiling helps against cholera.

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He also noted that there is currently a vaccine against cholera. It is taken orally.

It is added that cholera has a short incubation period - about two days. If a person is infected, the vaccine will be useless.

We've previously talked about important risks in oral care .

Ekaterina Streltsova Author: Ekaterina Streltsova Editor of Internet resources