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 serious contagious intestinal diseases that cause severe diarrhea. According to the meaning described here, Cholera also often causes vomiting and is usually transmitted through contaminated water or food; Ruhr is characterized here by its typical symptoms. The context of infection and transmission therefore points more toward “Cholera.”
Nach dem Ausbruch durch verunreinigtes Wasser wurden mehrere Menschen mit Cholera behandelt.
After the outbreak caused by contaminated water, several people were treated for cholera.
Der Arzt vermutete Ruhr, weil der Patient Fieber, Bauchkrämpfe und starken Durchfall hatte.
The doctor suspected dysentery because the patient had a fever, abdominal cramps, and severe diarrhea.
