Five Things: Here's what you should know about cholera

On Friday, it was announced three cases of cholera have been confirmed on Vancouver Island, according to health officials.
Here’s what you need to know about the rare disease.
What is cholera?
Cholera is an infection of the intestines, caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is rare in most industrialized nations but remains common in places such as Africa, Southeast Asia, Haiti and other countries where there is a lack of clean water and sanitation.
It can be life-threatening but is e