Vibrio Cholerae
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V. cholerae is the abbreviation for Vibrio cholerae, the bacterium responsible for cholera, an intestinal infection transmitted mainly through contaminated water and food.
Common symptoms: The characteristic feature is abundant watery diarrhea, which may be accompanied by vomiting and rapidly lead to dehydration. Fluid loss is the main concern in this illness.
Prevention: Access to safe water, hand washing and hygienic handling of food are essential measures to prevent transmission, especially in areas with limited sanitation.
Who should you see? The gastroenterologist guides the workup of severe diarrhea and its follow-up; in the event of marked dehydration, care should be immediate. If very abundant diarrhea with signs of dehydration occurs, seek medical help without waiting.
Data on 9 doctors who treat vibrio cholerae
Which specialist treats vibrio cholerae?
Vibrio Cholerae is usually treated by specialists in gastroenterologist, general surgeon, internist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in vibrio cholerae
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Pamela Avila Lamadrid
Dr. Jesus Serrano Jaimes
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Javier Alberto Romero Sánchez
Dr. Nataly Minor Zarate
Dr. Ladis Mocheorat Espinosa Martinez
Dr. Javier Arizmendi Gonzalez
Dr. Octavio Ocampo Valdez
Dr. Juan Aguirre Domínguez
Dr. Nabor Martínez Gómez
Dr. Jesús Eduardo Porta Sánchez
Dr. Bianca Alanis Rivera
Dr. Melba Adriana Cortés Rivero
Dr. Mónica Zarate
Dr. Cristian Alejandro Castillo López
Dr. Jacobo Velázquez Aviña
Frequently asked questions
What is vibrio cholerae?
V. cholerae is the abbreviation for Vibrio cholerae, the bacterium responsible for cholera, an intestinal infection transmitted mainly through contaminated water and food.
Which doctor treats vibrio cholerae?
Vibrio Cholerae is usually treated by specialists in gastroenterologist, general surgeon, internist.