The Causes of Cholera

The video discusses medical advances, focusing on cholera's history and its decline due to sanitation improvements. It highlights the ongoing cholera outbreak in Yemen, exacerbated by the civil war and lack of clean water. Despite challenges, treatment is available, and global attention can help. The video emphasizes the importance of empathy and media coverage in addressing such crises.

What bacterium is responsible for causing cholera?

• Salmonella enterica

• Staphylococcus aureus

• Vibrio choleri

• Escherichia coli

Which factor is primarily responsible for the decline of cholera in most parts of the world?

• Increased use of anesthesia

• Improved sanitation and water purification

• Vaccines

• Antibiotics

What has exacerbated the cholera outbreak in Yemen?

• Increased vaccination rates

• Civil war and lack of clean water

• Overuse of antibiotics

• Improved healthcare infrastructure

What is the first line treatment for cholera?

• Chemotherapy

• Antibiotics

• Oral rehydration solution

• Surgery

How can individuals help address the cholera crisis in Yemen?

• By reducing water usage at home

• By traveling to Yemen

• By donating to organizations working in Yemen

• By ignoring the news