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Cholera(Vibrio cholerae)

Cholera is an acute, diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The infection is often mild or without symptoms, but sometimes it can be severe.

Causes and Symptoms of Cholera
Cholera facts, including common symptoms and how the disease is spread.
Preventing Vibrio Infection
Learn how to minimize your risk of cholera infection.
Health Care Provider Information on Vibrio Infection
Required reporting information, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, treatment, and other clinical information.

Spotlight

Prevent Cross- Contamination
Preventing cross-contamination is a key factor in preventing foodborne illness.

Slow Cooker Safety
A safe slow cooker, cooks slow enough for unattended cooking, yet fast enough to keep food out of the bacterial danger zone.

Foodworker Illness Awareness
Workers who prepare food while experiencing diarrhea and/or vomiting are frequently linked to foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurants and other retail food outlets.

Refrigerator and Freezer Storage Chart
This chart gives short, conservative storage times to protect you from food spoilage (what you risk in long refrigeration) and from taste loss (what happens when food is left too long in the freezer).

Previous Spotlights

Health Officials Remind Minnesotans to Practice Healthy Swimming Behaviors this Summer
Germs on and in swimmers' bodies can make people sick; action steps can help prevent illness.

Protect others if you are experiencing diarrhea!
Anyone with a diarrheal illness should avoid swimming in public pools or lakes, sharing baths with others, and preparing food for others.

Young children (children in diapers) that are experiencing diarrhea should not be allowed to go swimming.

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