CHOLERA- Dr. J.J. Kambona [Compatibility Mode]
CHOLERA- Dr. J.J. Kambona [Compatibility Mode]
CHOLERA- Dr. J.J. Kambona [Compatibility Mode]
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Virulence factors for vibrio cholerae 01<br />
1. Since the organism is not acid resistant, it<br />
depends on its large inoculum size to bypass<br />
gastric acidity.<br />
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Infected water causes cholera when the<br />
infectious dose is between 10 3- 10 6 bacteria.<br />
Infected food causes cholera when the<br />
infectious dose is between 10 2- 10 4 bacteria.