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Cholera - Symptom

Alternative Names

V. cholerae; Vibrio

Symptoms:

Abdominal cramps
Dry mucus membranes or mouth
Dry skin
Excessive thirst
Glassy or sunken eyes
Lack of tears
Lethargy
Low urine output
Nausea
Rapid dehydration
Rapid pulse (heart rate)
Sunken "soft spots" (fontanelles) in infants
Unusual sleepiness or tiredness
Vomiting
Watery diarrhea that starts suddenly
- Diarrhea has a "fishy" odor
- Stool looks like water with flecks of rice in it

Note: Symptoms can vary from mild to severe.

Signs and tests:

Tests that may be done include:

Digestive system

Digestive system organs

Reviewed last on: 2/21/2009
George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, CA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Gotuzzo E, Seas C. Cholera and other vibrio infections. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 325.

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