Water born diseases
Human waste is usually dumped on the ground or into the nearest stream. Human waste contains pathogenic organisms. These organisms are transmitted through food, water and direct contact. These microorganisms may cause typhoid fever, dysentery and hepatitis. Chemical and bacterial contents in livestock waste can also pollute surface and ground water.
Cholera
Cholera is an intestinal disease. It is caused by bacteria such as vibrio Cholera., E. Coli etc.which may be present in water contaminated with human waste. It causes purging and vomiting.
Dysentery
Dysentery is also an intestinal disease. It is caused by parasite, Entamoeba. The infection is transmitted by faecel contamination of water or food by encysted organisms. Patients have mild to severe abdominal cramps, diarrhea, chocolate colourd stool with mucous and sometimes with blood.
Jaundice
This disease proceeds from obstruction of liver. Excess of bile from the liver enters in the blood and causes yellowness of skin and eyes. It also causes loss of appetite, weakness and fatigue.
Hepatitis
Hepatitis is a acute inflammation of liver. It is caused by viruses and classified as Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. Hepatitis A and E spreads through polluted water.
Typhoid
Typhoid is a dangerous intestinal disease. It is caused by polluted water containing bacteria such as salmonella typhoid, salmonella paratyphi and salmonellaenteritidis. It is characterised by continuous fever between 101 F to 104 F and irregular pulse.
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