Cholera is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It primarily affects the small intestine and leads to severe watery diarrhoea and dehydration. Cholera is typically transmitted through contaminated water or food, often in areas with poor sanitation and inadequate access to clean drinking water. Symptoms of cholera can range from mild to severe and may include diarrhoea, vomiting, rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, and muscle cramps. If left untreated, cholera ...