​Cholera is a diarrhoeal disease caused by ingesting contaminated water or food. When in developing countries avoid: water that is not treated or bottled, food that is not served hot, and fruit unless peeled yourself.

Further information

For further information please see the fact sheet or contact your local public health unit on 1300 066 055.​​​

Current as at: Thursday 29 August 2019
Contact page owner: Communicable Diseases