In order to treat cholera, antiviral medication must be given to get rid of the bacteriophage that carries the cholera toxin gene.

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In order to treat cholera, antiviral medication must be given to get rid of the bacteriophage that carries the cholera toxin gene.

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Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, not a virus or bacteriophage. Antibiotics are typically used to treat cholera by killing the V. cholerae bacteria. Additionally, oral rehydration therapy is crucial to prevent dehydration caused by cholera's severe diarrhea and vomiting.

In Order to Treat Cholera, Antiviral Medication Must Be Given