9. Cholera
When left untreated, Cholera can be fatal, killing its victims within a matter of hours. Acute diarrhoeal infection is caused by eating or drinking food or water that has been contaminated with the bacterium “Vibrio cholera” and is one of the most deadly diseases throughout history.
It is believed that between 1.3 to 4.0 million people suffered from cholera with the number of dead believed to be somewhere between 21,000 – 143,000. Caused by drinking or eating infected food, symptoms appear very quickly, within 12 hours. WHO is still working on preventing cholera in countries by collaborating with organizations to provide clean water and sanitation facilities.
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This was very enlightening. I appreciate all the information that I learned about these diseases. I realize that many of these diseases can have outbreaks in India and Africa. I hope the organizations can battle these diseases in Africa and India- Doctors Without Borders, United Nations, world Health organization.
Very informative information !!!
The first Smallpox Vaccine that actually worked was created in 1796 by Edward Jenner.
great read!
I guess having worked in the medical field twice in my life gave me the knowledge of recognizing eight of these deadly diseases and viruses. I am not a computer genius and I know it. That leaves me wondering why, when and how Bill Gates has become an immunologist.