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Vibrio Infections
| Medical Definition: | Infections with bacteria of the genus VIBRIO. |
| Guide Notes: | gram-neg bact infect; V. comma infection = CHOLERA |
| Previously Indexed: | Vibrio (1966-1967) |
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Cholera - An acute diarrheal disease endemic in India and Southeast Asia whose causative agent is VIBRIO CHOLERAE. This condition can lead to severe dehydration in a matter of hours unless quickly treated. |
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