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Question
Cholera is caused by _________.
Solution
Cholera is caused by bacteria.
Explanation:
It is a deadly infectious disease and a public health issue. Cholera is an acute diarrheal sickness caused by an infection of the gut with the Vibrio cholerae bacteria. A person can contract cholera by drinking water or eating food contaminated with the cholera bacteria.
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