What parts of the body does cholera target?!


Question: What parts of the body does cholera target.?
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The bacteria that causes cholera, Vibrio cholerae, lives in the large intestine. During growth of the bacteria, it produces a toxin that is taken up by intestinal epithelial cells, where it causes the cells to pump out water into the intestine, causing severe diarrhea and dehydration.Health Question & Answer



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