Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 11 - Figure 11.8 - Vibrio cholerae - Question - Page 310: 1

Answer

Vibrio cholerae causes the disease called cholera.

Work Step by Step

Vibrio cholerae causes cholera through transmission of the microorganism in contaminated water and seafood. A symptom of this disease is watery diarrhea, consequently causing dehydration and electrolyte imbalance in the patient.

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