Cholera is an acute infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is marked by extreme diarrhea that rapidly depletes the body of significant amounts of fluid and salts. Cholera has often reached epidemic levels, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, especially India and Bangladesh. Since the 19th century, seven cholera pandemics have carried the disease to countries worldwide.
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