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Vibrio Cholera: The bacterial causative agent of cholera in humans.

Cholera: An infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Transmission to humans occurs through the process of ingesting contaminated water or food. The major reservoir for cholera was . . . View Full Definition

Cholera El Tor: El Tor is the name given to a particular strain of the Vibrio cholera bacterium, the causative agent of cholera. It has been the dominant strain in the seventh global pandemic. It was first . . . View Full Definition

Cholera Infantum: A common, noncontagious diarrhea of young children, occurring in summer or autumn. It was common among the poor and in hand-fed babies. Death frequently occurred in three to five days

Third Cholera Pandemic: (1852-1860) Included outbreaks in London. The Broad Street outbreak investigated by John Snow was particularly deadly.

Food Borne Pathogens: Disease-causing microorganisms found in food, usually bacteria, fungi, parasites, protozoans, and viruses. The top ten pathogens are: Salmonella: Staphylococcus Aureus: Campylobacter jejuni: . . . View Full Definition