Cholera in DayZ is easy to get and therefore poses a serious threat. In this blog post you'll learn how to recognize cholera and understand its causes, as well as find effective treatments for cholera in DayZ.

trivia

Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. This bacterium produces the toxin "cholera toxin" in the intestine, which causes diarrhea. In theory, the characters would have to do more animations - but it's just a game. Because cholera is bacterial, an antibiotic can be effective in some way.

cholera

If you vomit when you eat or drink, it could be cholera.

causes

To avoid cholera infection in DayZ, you should only drink treated water - boiled or cleaned with chlorine tablets. Water from wells is also safe. Be sure to wash your hands and never drink water from wells with bloody hands. This could lead to salmonella poisoning, the symptoms of which are similar to those of cholera.

  • You drank from a vessel that contained unclean water.
  • You drank water from a trough.
  • You have drunk water from lakes, rivers, streams, puddles or other water accumulations.

avoidance

To avoid cholera infection in DayZ, you should only drink treated water - boiled or cleaned with chlorine tablets. Water from wells is also safe. Be sure to wash your hands and never drink water from wells with bloody hands. This could lead to salmonella poisoning, the symptoms of which are similar to those of cholera.

  • Only drink water with vitamin boost from unknown sources.
  • Only drink water that has been boiled, with a Chlorine tablet, or from a well.
  • Do not share your food and drink with other survivors. You can get infected from drinking vessels and meat.

treatment of cholera

If you do contract cholera, you need antibiotics to treat it, not charcoal tablets. As soon as symptoms appear, you should immediately seek medical attention. If you keep looting or something like that instead, the disease is usually fatal.

  • Antibiotic / Tetracycline - you can find this in medical spots or hospitals.
  • You can still take vitamins at the same time to get rid of the disease faster.
  • Avoid drinking or eating a lot at once.
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