What if i only take one dose of dukoral

Have you heard about Dukoral? It’s an oral vaccine that prevents traveller’s diarrhea caused by enterotoxigenic coli (ETEC) and cholera. But what are cholera and ETEC?

Are you at risk for these diseases? Keep reading to learn more about these diseases and if you need Dukoral on your next trip.

Cholera

Cholera is an infectious bacterial disease of the small intestine that causes mild to severe watery diarrhea.

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If left untreated it can lead to dehydration and in severe casescan lead to death. The bacteria are found in fresh and brackish water, and it is usually contracted when drinking contaminated water where the bacteria are naturally found, or when water or food are contaminated by the feces of an infected person.

It can also be contracted from fish and shellfish. Cholera is more common in countries with inadequate water treatment, and poor hygiene and sanitation.

Cholera is a risk in 50 countries, mostly in Africa and South and Southeast Asia.

Risk to travellers is very low for most healthy travellers. Those at increased risk i

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