Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs CholeraUpdated: 2020-02-01OverviewCholera is a bacterial disease usually spread through contaminated water. It results in severe diarrhea and dehydration. It's fatal if not treated right away. Cholera is rare in industrialized countries.SymptomsSymptoms include diarrhea, dehydration, muscle cramps, shock and seizures.TreatmentsTreatment includes rehydration, IV fluids and antibiotics. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use