Medical Condition

Cholera

Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with Vibrio cholerae bacteria. It is transmitted through contaminated food or water and can lead to severe dehydration if untreated.

Common Symptoms

  • Profuse watery diarrhea (rice-water stool)
  • Vomiting
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Muscle cramps
  • Dehydration

Clinical Sources

Diagnostic Lab Tests

Tests commonly used to diagnose or monitor Cholera:

Urine Sodium

Sodium is the primary extracellular electrolyte responsible for maintaining osmotic pressu...

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Stool Culture and Sensitivity

The Stool Culture and Sensitivity test is a primary diagnostic tool used to identify the p...

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Urine Osmolality

Urine Osmolality is a precise measurement of the concentration of dissolved particles in t...

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Potassium

Potassium is a critical mineral and electrolyte that facilitates nerve transmission and th...

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Osmolality (Urine)

Urine osmolality is a measure of the concentration of particles dissolved in the urine, pr...

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Stool For Culture And Sensitivity

A Stool Culture and Sensitivity test is used to identify harmful bacteria (pathogens) in t...

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Synovial Fluid for Gram Stain

The Synovial Fluid Gram Stain is a rapid diagnostic test used to identify the presence of ...

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Crenated RBC's

Crenated Red Blood Cells (RBCs), also known as echinocytes or burr cells, are erythrocytes...

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Urethral Smear for Gram Stain

The Urethral Smear Gram Stain is a rapid diagnostic test used to identify bacteria in the ...

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ECG With Report

An Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a non-invasive medical test that records the electric...

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