After the allegedly typhoid fever outbreak in Lucena Quezon another gastroenterologic disease hit Cagayan de Oro where 2 died and 500 others are suspected of acquiring the disease. Tagoloan Mayor Paulino Emano identified the affected barangays as Poblacion, Baluarte, Sugbongcogon, Bogoac, Sta Cruz, Casinglot, Mohon, and Sihayon. The provincial health office is still investigating the source of the disease.

The agent of cholera is the vibrio el tor or vibrio cholerae and can be transmitted through fecal-oral route. Vomitus and feces of infected persons and feces of caonvalescent or healthy carriers are the sources of infections.

People should be educated about the clinical signs of cholera. Once you manifest some of the symptoms like profuse colorless diarrhea, vomiting, severe dehydration, muscular cramps, cyanosis and in severe case collapse you should see your doctor immediately.

Patient positive of Cholera should be isolated to avoid infecting any members of the family. Always remember that the period of communicability is between 7-14 days after onset. Some important measures to control cholera is adequate hydration and always make the patient comfortable as possible. Coconut water is believed to help because of its high potassium content because you are excreting too much of your electrolytes specifically potassium during episodes of diarrhea.