ID#: 23559
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This historic 1967 image was captured in an unidentified clinical setting. It depicts a child with severe dehydration secondary to cholera, an acute diarrheal illness caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The image demonstrates decreased skin turgor: when the skin of the abdomen is gently pinched, it remains tented and returns slowly to its normal position. This finding reflects significant fluid loss and reduced skin elasticity associated with dehydration.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Dr. David MacKenzie
Creation Date: 1967
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