This route is the consequence of infected persons defecating near a water source, and uninfected persons consuming contaminated water. In addition, the bacteria can be transmitted by consuming uncooked food fertilized with human feces. Treatment of a cholera infection consists of replenishing lost fluid and electrolytes by intravenous or oral solutions, and by antibiotics.[1] El Tor outbreaks can be prevented by better standards of sanitation, filtering and boiling water,[3] thoroughly cooking seafood, and washing vegetables and fruits before consumption.