Asiatic cholera
Noun: * Asiatic cholera: A severe, infectious disease of the small intestine, historically associated with Asia, caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is characterized by profuse watery diarrhea and vomiting, leading to rapid dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. The infection is typically contracted from consuming water or food contaminated with the bacteria.
This is a medical and historical term. It is used in formal, scientific, or historical contexts to refer specifically to the classic, epidemic form of cholera. * The 19th-century pandemic was caused by Asiatic cholera. * Asiatic cholera spreads rapidly in areas with poor sanitation.
- The medical team was deployed to treat an outbreak of Asiatic cholera.
- Historical records describe the devastating effects of Asiatic cholera on urban populations.
- Prevention of Asiatic cholera depends on access to clean water and proper hygiene.
- The term "Asiatic cholera" is sometimes used to distinguish the classical, more severe form from other, milder strains or similar gastrointestinal illnesses. In modern medical contexts, the disease is more commonly referred to simply as "cholera" or "epidemic cholera."
- Cholera (n.): The more common and contemporary term for the disease.
- Epidemic cholera (n.): A synonym emphasizing its potential for widespread outbreaks.
- Cholera gravis (n.): A clinical term for the most severe form of the illness.
- Cholera
- Epidemic cholera
- infection
While "Asiatic cholera" refers to the same disease as "cholera," the inclusion of "Asiatic" reflects the historical origin and early epidemiological understanding of the disease's pandemics, which were traced back to the Indian subcontinent. Its use today may carry historical or specific clinical connotations.
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an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
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