contract cholera

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A more formal or medical term for becoming infected.

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  • Many people contracted cholera from drinking contaminated water.
  • The report confirmed that several aid workers had contracted cholera.
  • Without proper sanitation, residents are at a higher risk of contracting cholera.
  • He was terrified he might contract cholera after the flood.
  • It's rare for travelers who take precautions to contract cholera.
  • The main way to contract cholera is through infected food or water.
  • Historically, sailors on long voyages often contracted cholera and other diseases.
  • Public health officials are working to prevent more people from contracting cholera.
  • If you develop symptoms after visiting an endemic area, you may have contracted cholera.
  • The patient's medical history showed he had contracted cholera during a trip abroad.