As a Visitor to a Country in Which Cholera Is

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Essay

As a visitor to a country in which cholera is an endemic disease, what specific steps would you take to reduce your risk of cholera exposure? Will these precautions also prevent you from contracting other waterborne diseases? If so, which ones? Identify waterborne diseases for which your precautions may not prevent infection.

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Definitions:

Ophthalmic Examination

A comprehensive evaluation of the eyes and vision, including tests for visual acuity, eye pressure, and examination of the eye structures.

Conjunctivitis

Inflammation of the conjunctiva, the outermost layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids, typically causing redness and discharge.

Glaucoma

A group of eye conditions characterized by damage to the optic nerve, often due to abnormally high pressure in the eye.

Cataracts

A clouding of the eye's natural lens, leading to a decrease in vision and, if untreated, potentially resulting in blindness.