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霍乱, 霍乱病
a potentially fatal illness that is acquired from consumption of water or food contaminated with particular bacteria, causing diarrhea and vomiting
Cholera is a bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. It spreads through contaminated water or food, especially in places with poor hygiene. Cholera bacteria release a toxin that makes the intestines release lots of water, leading to watery diarrhea, vomiting, and fast loss of fluids and important minerals. Without quick treatment, severe dehydration can happen, which can be life-threatening. Treatment usually involves drinking special drinks with salt and sugar, called oral rehydration solution (ORS), or, in serious cases, getting fluids directly into a vein. Antibiotics may also be used to shorten the duration of symptoms and reduce the spread of the disease. Prevention of cholera involves improving hygiene, ensuring access to clean water, and vaccination in high-risk areas.
- The village suffered a severe cholera outbreak after the water supply became contaminated.
水源被污染后，该村爆发了严重的霍乱。
- Health officials rushed to contain the cholera epidemic and provide clean water to affected areas.
卫生官员急忙控制霍乱疫情并向受影响地区提供清洁用水。
- She contracted cholera during her travels and had to be hospitalized immediately.
她在旅行期间感染了霍乱，不得不立即住院治疗。
- The cholera outbreak highlighted the need for better sanitation and hygiene practices.
霍乱的爆发凸显了对更好卫生和卫生习惯的需求。
- Doctors worked tirelessly to treat patients suffering from cholera in the makeshift clinic.
医生们在临时诊所里不知疲倦地工作，以治疗患有霍乱的病人。