2. Public Health Service Announcement Julie Duarte Grand Canyon University

3. What is Cholera  It is an acute, diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.  It can be life threatening if left untreated  Due to the source of exposure it can affect millions.

4. An estimated 3-5 million cases found worldwide. Over 100,000 deaths occur each year around the world.

5. Sources  Contaminated food or water  Most commonly found and spread in places with inadequate water treatment, poor sanitation, and inadequate hygiene.  Usually occurs in third world countries due to slack environmental laws

7. Signs & Symptoms  Profuse watery diarrhea  Vomiting  Leg cramps  Dehydration  Shock  If left untreated death can occur

8. Treatment Can be simple and successful  Immediate replacement of the fluid and salts lost through diarrhea  IV fluid replacement  Antibiotics

9. Prevention  Drink and use only bottled, canned, boiled, or chemically treated, water  Wash your hands with clean soap and water or use hand sanitizer  Avoid tap water, soda, and ice in known areas where there is Cholera  Eat foods that are packaged or that are freshly cooked and served hot.  Dispose of feces in a sanitary method to prevent contamination of water and food sources  Do not eat raw and undercooked meats, seafood, or unpeeled fruits and vegetables.

11. How you can help  Volunteer to help clean up  Educate communities in high risk areas  Donate food, bottled water, supplies, or even money to help with clean water efforts

12. Websites to visit  http://www.wateraid.org/us http://www.wateraid.org/us  http://www.charitywater.org/ http://www.charitywater.org/  https://thewaterproject.org/ https://thewaterproject.org/  http://www.unicef.org/wash/ http://www.unicef.org/wash/

13. Music: Vicious Kicks. (n.d.). SoundCloud. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/user332632965/sets/vicious-kicks/s- Sw2i5 Content: Cholera - Vibrio cholerae infection. (2014). Centers for disease control & prevention. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/cholera/general/index.html