A family in rural Africa gets its drinking water from a local stream. The water is not treated or filtered before use. Upon testing, several bacterial pathogens are found in the water, including Vibrio cholerae, the cause of cholera. What type of illness would MOST likely sicken this family?

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Vibrio cholerae causes cholera, which is a diarrheal disease. Drinking contaminated water is a common way to contract cholera, leading to severe dehydration and diarrhea.

A Family in Rural Africa Gets Its Drinking Water from a Local