Why Home Remedies Are Not Effective In Cholera?

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Ineffective

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Can Delay Medical Care

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[{"selector":"#anim-18dd4cc4-243b-40dc-9d60-2f2fb4c21fdf","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cbda89c6-c875-4826-bd2d-f3c4709aba45","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 142.82003%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Cholera cases are rising in western India, making it even more important to understand and respond appropriately. Here's what you should do in case of suspected cholera: Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Seek Medical attention

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ORS

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Intravenous (IV) fluids

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Antibiotics

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