About Cholera Cholera may not be a major concern for most Americans but it is one of the main diarrheal illnesses that causes over 100,000 deaths per year throughout the world. It had been almost totally eliminated in the United States with the last local outbreak being in 1911. However, in recent years, especially after Hurricanes Rita and Katrina, there has been greater awareness about the dangers of cholera. With only about 10 cases of cholera occurring in the United States every year, it may not pose a major health threat to most Americans. People traveling to endemic areas obviously need to be cautious especially when it comes to food and water. For Americans who do not travel across the border, cholera can still be a risk when consuming seafood that is undercooked, like raw oysters and sushi. Even with seafood sourced from the US or imported fruit and vegetables. Understanding cholera, the disease and the dangers, whether it is contracted locally or abroad can ultimately be a life and death situation. Up to half of all untreated cholera cases are fatal yet this could be avoided. The fact of the matter is that cholera is easily treatable. In fact … Continue reading Cholera : Facts About The Killer Diarrhea in Food and Water