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In cholera epidemic which step should be first taken

A
Vaccination to all individuals immediately
B
Primary chemoprophylaxis
C
Cure with tetracycline
D
Safe water supply and sanitation
High-Yield Explanation
Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae. I.P.-1-2 days First step in epidemic of cholera: Verification of diagnosis First line treatment of choice: water and electrolyte replacement. In the given question, safe water supply and sanitation should be the 1 st step to decrease mortality from cholera. Also know Stool appearance of cholera: “Rice watery stool • Chemoprophylaxis of cholera: Tetracycline 500mg BID for 5 days. Drug of choice for cholera: Adults: Doxycycline 300 mg stat. Children: Cotrimoxazole 5mg/kg BID for 3 days Pregnant female: Furazolidone 100mg QID for 3 days

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