Cholera is spread by contaminated food and water. The bacterium kills by changing the permeability of the cells of the large intestine. Which therapy would give the best chance of saving a person with cholera, given the information in this chapter?

A) radiation B) surgery C) chemotherapy D) fluid replacement


Answer: D

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