Prognosis
With good or adequate fluid replacement (oral or intravenous), mortality from cholera can be reduced from 40% to about 1%.[3]
Recurrence
Recurrent disease is unlikely for several years after an outbreak unless a new strain of Vibrio cholerae is introduced, due to the quality of the mucosal immune response.
HIV infection
Patients may have more serious disease and can excrete V cholerae for months after recovery. Bacteremia has been described.[113]
Pregnant women
Risk of premature labor and miscarriage is high when untreated but falls significantly once adequate fluid resuscitation is given.
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