Cholera is a bacterial infection in the small intestine that causes intense, watery diarrhea. Sometimes it can be so severe that a person becomes severely dehydrated and needs to be hospitalized in order to receive intravenous fluids and antibiotics.
An infectious disease doctor specializes in diseases caused by infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. They are responsible for diagnosing, treating, and preventing infections, including conditions like tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, malaria, and hospital-acquired infections. They use laboratory tests, cultures, and other diagnostic methods to identify infectious agents and determine the most effective treatments. It is advisable to see an infectious disease specialist if you experience persistent symptoms of infection, fever of unknown origin, recurrent infections, or complex infectious diseases.
Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats cholera you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.