Cholera

Cholera is an acute enteric disease caused by the bacteria, Vibrio cholerae. Classic cholera is characterized by sudden onset of painless profuse watery diarrhea, often referred to as 'rice water stool'. If untreated , cholera can progress to rapid dehydration, circulatory collapse, renal failure and death. The infection is acquired by eating food or water contaminated by the stool or vomit of an infected person.

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• 5 cases reported in 2001 (Alberta 2, British Columbia 1, Ontario 2); 1 case age 10-14, 1 case age 25-29, 2 cases age 40-59, 1 case age 60+.
• 6 cases reported in 2002 (Alberta 1, British Columbia 4, Ontario 1); 1 case age 25-29, 2 cases age 30-39, 2 cases age 40-59, 1 case age 60+.
• 5 cases reported in 2003 (British Columbia 3, Ontario 2); 1 case age 10-14, 1 case age 15-19, 2 cases age 30-39, 1 case age 40-59.
• 3 cases reported in 2004 (British Columbia); 3 cases age 40-59.