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Cholera is an infectious disease, caused by intestinal infection with Vibrio cholerae, characterized by massive watery diarrhea and severe dehydration that can lead to shock and death if left untreated.
Features include very common findings: Diarrhea; and common findings: Muscle weakness, Tachycardia, Acidosis, and Dehydration and others. 33 total HPO annotations.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Digestive system | 4 | Diarrhea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain |
Biomarker and diagnostic research for cholera has been reported in the published literature.
No approved treatments are currently available for cholera. An additional 1 compound holds orphan drug designation.
While no drugs are FDA-approved specifically for cholera, some of the following designated compounds may be used off-label in clinical practice. Treatment decisions should be made in consultation with a specialist familiar with this condition.
The following drugs have received orphan drug designation from the FDA for cholera. Orphan designation reflects regulatory interest and does not indicate approval for treatment.
Brand Name | Generic Name | Sponsor |
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Phenotype severity distribution: 1 very common feature, 13 common features.
Estimated prevalence: <1 in 1,000,000 (VERY_RARE).
14 clinical trials registered, 11 recruiting. Interventions under study include other interventions, biologic therapy, and drug therapy. Pipeline includes 2 PHASE4, 1 PHASE3, 3 PHASE2. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.
NCT ID | Title | Phase | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
[NCT05166850](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05166850) |
Data assembled from 6 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 20, 2026, 11:10 AM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
3 |
Muscle weakness, Muscle spasm, Abdominal cramps |
Brain and nerves | 3 | Irritability, Seizure, Stroke |
Heart and blood vessels | 2 | Tachycardia, Stroke |
Kidneys and urinary system | 2 | Abnormality of renal excretion, Acute kidney injury |
Skin | 1 | Palmoplantar cutis laxa |
Metabolism | 1 | Fever |
Lungs and breathing | 1 | Aspiration pneumonia |
Exclusivity End |
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Designation Status |
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(+-)-9-(5-bromofuran-2-yl)-12,14-dimethyl-13,15-dioxo-17-phenyl-8-oxa-1,12,14-triazatetracyclo[8.7.0.02,7.011,16]heptadeca-2(7),3,5,10,16-pentaene-4-carboxylic acid | (+-)-9-(5-bromofuran-2-yl)-12,14-dimethyl-13,15-dioxo-17-phenyl-8-oxa-1,12,14-triazatetracyclo[8.7.0.02,7.011,16]heptadeca-2(7),3,5,10,16-pentaene-4-carboxylic acid | Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 2022 | — | Designated |
Gene therapy approaches for cholera have been reported in the published literature.
14 trials found
Preventative Intervention for Cholera for 7 Days |
NA |
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health |
RECRUITING |
[NCT07304284](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07304284) | Trial to Evaluate Immunogenicity Non-Inferiority, Safety and Lot-to-Lot Consistency of Biovac OCV-S to Euvichol®-Plus | PHASE3 | International Vaccine Institute | RECRUITING |
[NCT06498817](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06498817) | Testing a Scalable Model of the Cholera Hospital-Based Intervention for 7 Days (CHoBI7) | NA | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health | RECRUITING |
[NCT06455852](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06455852) | Vaccine- and Infection-derived Correlates of Protection for Cholera | NA | Massachusetts General Hospital | RECRUITING |
[NCT03705585](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03705585) | CVD 38000: Study of Responses to Vaccination With Typhoid and/or Cholera | PHASE4 | University of Maryland, Baltimore | RECRUITING |
372 publications have been identified in PubMed for cholera. Kisho has analyzed 223 by research type. Research spans Epidemiology / Natural History (44%), Review / Meta-Analysis (24%), and Basic Science / Preclinical (20%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Disease patterns and progression | 99 | 44% |
Research summaries | 53 | 24% |
Laboratory research | 45 | 20% |
Clinical study results | 8 | 4% |
New treatment approaches | 8 | 4% |
Other research | 4 | 2% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 4 | 2% |
Patient case studies | 2 | 1% |
Debes AK (2026). [PMID: 40876468](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40876468/). *The Lancet. Infectious diseases*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
González Ojeda I (2026). [PMID: 42120486](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42120486/). *Nature*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Havelikar U (2026). [PMID: 42148035](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42148035/). *Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent)*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Hulland EN (2026). [PMID: 42191191](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42191191/). *BMJ Open*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Ngomba A (2026). [PMID: 41924342](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41924342/). *Bull World Health Organ*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Wamae K (2026). [PMID: 41915726](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41915726/). *PLOS Glob Public Health*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Chauwa A (2026). [PMID: 42198711](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42198711/). *Viruses*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
The Lancet Gastroenterology Hepatology (2026). [PMID: 41831454](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41831454/). *Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol*. [Other]
Sallam M (2026). [PMID: 42135694](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42135694/). *BMC Public Health*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Wang Y (2026). [PMID: 41779879](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41779879/). *ACS Synth Biol*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
AI-curated news mentioning cholera
Updated Apr 1, 2026
The CDC provides updates on the Cholera and Other Vibrio Illness Surveillance (COVIS) system, aimed at monitoring and controlling Vibrio infections. This initiative is part of ongoing public health efforts to address waterborne diseases.
The CDC has finalized its recommendation for the cholera vaccine for adults traveling to cholera-affected areas. This decision aims to enhance preventive measures for travelers at risk of exposure.
The CDC advises travelers to Haiti and the Dominican Republic to take precautions against cholera due to its recent spread in these regions. This recommendation comes as cases have been reported since October and November.