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Cholera

Organism

Cholera is caused by toxin-producing strains of Vibrio cholerae. The most common serogroups are O1 and O139. Cholera-like illness can also be caused by other toxin-producing serogroups and species of Vibrio. Humans are the main reservoir for the bacteria.

Information and Resources

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What you should know about cholera.

Mailing Address

Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology Section
Mail Code: 3082
P.O. Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347
United States

Physical Address

Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology Section
Moreton Building, Suite M-631
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756-3199
United States