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Vibrio cholerae, better known as the silent killer
In 1854, a major epidemic struck London that would kill hundreds of residents in a short span of time. The disease was better known as cholera, and was not new to London since an outbreak had happened in 1831. Cholera, also known as Vibrio cholerae, is transmitted through water.
Cholera can cause:
· Diarrhea – Early on will be fecal, but afterwards painless, massive "rice water stool" which contributes to large amounts of fluid loss
· Vomiting – Also contributes to mass amounts of fluid loss
· Dehydration – With diarrhea and vomiting combined these two movements lead to dehydration. Over 1/5 of a person's entire body weight can be lost in a single day.
· Death – If the body's water and electrolytes are not replenished rapidly within 12 hours, death may occur due to severe dehydration.
Although cholera stunned many continents in the 1800's the immediate cause was unknown at the time. It was believed that cholera......

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