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CHOLERA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-05-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bacterial Diseases
- Bowels
- CBRNE Weapons
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cholera
1, record 1, English, cholera
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An acute epidemic infectious intestinal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which is found in fecal-contaminated food and water. 2, record 1, English, - cholera
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The large volume of fluid produced in the upper intestine overwhelms the capacity of the lower intestine to absorb. 3, record 1, English, - cholera
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) list this disease as a potential biological weapon (Category B) used by terrorists. 2, record 1, English, - cholera
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A00: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 4, record 1, English, - cholera
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies bactériennes
- Intestins
- Armes CBRNE
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- choléra
1, record 1, French, chol%C3%A9ra
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maladie intestinale aiguë infectieuse et épidémique, causée par la bactérie Vibrio cholerae, et transmise par ingestion d'eau, de produits de la mer et d'autres aliments contaminés par les excréments de personnes atteintes. 2, record 1, French, - chol%C3%A9ra
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La bactérie se fixe au tissu du petit intestin, causant une sursécrétion de liquides qui a pour effet d'entraver la capacité du gros intestin à absorber les liquides et mène à la diarrhée et à une hypovolémie grave. 3, record 1, French, - chol%C3%A9ra
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aux États-Unis, les Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ont inscrit cette maladie sur la liste d'armes biologiques (de catégorie B) susceptibles d'être utilisées par des terroristes. 2, record 1, French, - chol%C3%A9ra
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A00 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 4, record 1, French, - chol%C3%A9ra
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades bacterianas
- Intestinos
- Armas QBRNE
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cólera
1, record 1, Spanish, c%C3%B3lera
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enfermedad infecciosa producida por la bacteria Vibrio cholerae, que afecta al intestino delgado a través de la secreción de una exotoxina y se encuentra principalmente en el agua estancada; cuando se elimina del cuerpo sobrevive en el agua de 4 a 7 días, por ello la enfermedad se adquiere por la ingesta de agua o comidas contaminadas, encontrando en el intestino delgado las condiciones adecuadas para proliferar [...] 2, record 1, Spanish, - c%C3%B3lera
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