cholera
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cholera
A severe and highly contagious infectious disease caused by bacteria, leading to severe diarrhea and vomiting. Transmission usually occurs through contaminated water or food.
Nach der Überschwemmung gab es in der Region einen Ausbruch der Cholera.
After the flood, there was an outbreak of cholera in the region.
As the name of a disease, 'Cholera' is often combined with certain verbs. Typical phrases are 'an Cholera erkranken' (to fall ill with cholera), 'sich mit Cholera anstecken' (to become infected with cholera), or 'ein Ausbruch der Cholera' (an outbreak of cholera).
Im 19. Jahrhundert sind viele Menschen an der Cholera gestorben.
In the 19th century, many people died of cholera.
When talking about someone having the disease, the article is often omitted. When speaking about the disease in general, the article 'die' is used.
Der Patient hat Cholera.
The patient has cholera.
The word 'Cholera' is mainly used in medical, historical, or news contexts, usually in connection with epidemics, disasters, or poor hygiene.
In Geschichtsbüchern liest man oft von den großen Cholera-Epidemien in Europa.
In history books, you often read about the major cholera epidemics in Europe.
dysentery / Ruhr
'Ruhr' and 'Cholera' are both serious contagious diseases that can involve severe diarrhea. That is why they are easy to confuse. 'Ruhr' is a serious intestinal disease with diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. 'Cholera' is also a serious infectious disease, but it especially causes severe diarrhea and vomiting and is often transmitted through contaminated water or food. Neither word is used for ordinary diarrhea, but for serious diseases, often in medical or historical contexts.
Nach der Überschwemmung gab es Angst vor Cholera durch verschmutztes Trinkwasser.
After the flood, there was concern about cholera from contaminated drinking water.
Der Arzt vermutet Ruhr, weil der Patient Fieber und starke Bauchkrämpfe hat.
The doctor suspects dysentery because the patient has a fever and severe abdominal cramps.