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These fact sheets and posters can help educate people about good hygiene practices, methods for disinfecting water, and caring for family members who may be at risk of cholera. The resources are intended for all audiences and the graphics are designed for different regions of the world.
Cholera, caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae, is rare in the US and other industrialized nations. Cholera can be life-threatening, but it is easily prevented and treated.
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