Treatments:

The treatment is the replacement of fluids, electrolytes and glucose depending on the status of the person, can be administered orally or fluids through a vein (intravenous). Antibiotics can shorten the time in which the person feels ill.

The World Organization de Of Health (WHO) has developed an oral rehydration solution that is cheaper and easier to use than the typical intravenous fluid. This solution of sugar and electrolytes is now being used at the international level.

It is important to maintain a good level of hydration and adequately replenish sodium bicarbonate and potassium chloride. Under this regime virtually all patients with cholera are saved. The antimicrobial as tetracycline, chloramphenicol and furazolidone among others, can shorten the time of illness and reduce the severity of symptoms but will never be a substitute for hydration and administration of electrolytes and glucose.

Overall evolution is successful if the patient receives a timely basis to hydration; This trend towards the resolution of the infectious process within 4 to 7 days, without any complication.

It may present some complications, such as: severe dehydration, and even death.

It should consult with the physician if there is plenty of watery diarrhea. It should also be consulted if the person has signs of dehydration, including rapid pulse, dry skin, dryness in the mouth, thirst, eyes glassy, "lethargy, sunken eyes, no tears, decrease or absence of urine, and drowsiness or unusual tiredness.