Cholera
Not many of us are dying from cholera in the U.S. anymore, luckily. This is a diarrhea-causing disease that’s transmitted by ingesting food or water that has been contaminated with a certain strain of bacteria. Many people don’t have symptoms other than uncomfortable stomach issues that aren’t life-threatening, but others can develop acute watery diarrhea. This then leads to severe dehydration and can kill within hours if left untreated.