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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==Secondary Prevention== | ==Secondary Prevention== | ||
In case of suspected [[cholera]] in the community, secondary prevention methods include prompt and appropriate diagnosis and management of patients with suspected cholera should be undertaken. Medical professionals and hospitals should check the supplies to treat the patients. | |||
* IV fluids (Ringer Lactate is the best, in case of nonavailability of ringer lactate cholera saline or normal saline can be used) | |||
* [[Oral Rehydration Salt]] ([[ORS]]) | |||
* Antibiotics ([[doxycycline]], [[erythromycin]], [[tetracycline]]) | |||
* Rectal swabs and transport medium (Cary Blair or TCBS) for stool samples | |||
* Safe water is needed to rehydrate patients and to wash clothes and instruments | |||
* Chlorine or bleaching powder | |||
* Nasogastric tubes | |||
* Drips | |||
* Soap | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Tarek Nafee, M.D. [2]; Template:Saram; Priyamvada Singh, MBBS [3]
Overview
Secondary Prevention
In case of suspected cholera in the community, secondary prevention methods include prompt and appropriate diagnosis and management of patients with suspected cholera should be undertaken. Medical professionals and hospitals should check the supplies to treat the patients.
- IV fluids (Ringer Lactate is the best, in case of nonavailability of ringer lactate cholera saline or normal saline can be used)
- Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS)
- Antibiotics (doxycycline, erythromycin, tetracycline)
- Rectal swabs and transport medium (Cary Blair or TCBS) for stool samples
- Safe water is needed to rehydrate patients and to wash clothes and instruments
- Chlorine or bleaching powder
- Nasogastric tubes
- Drips
- Soap