Causes and Treatments of Cholera

8. How to Prevent Cholera Globally

The best treatment for cholera is a proactive one. Preventing cholera is better than having to treat it later, so it is important to do what you can, when you have control over the situation, to ensure your living conditions are hygienic. The best long-term solution for cholera is a global social one: providing safe drinking water, even in underdeveloped countries. Improving the environment means less risk of illness. Careful surveillance of water sources can also help because this lets people know when the bacteria is present in the water.

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