Chlorine kills almost all types of bacteria and viruses, when given a time of hour or two. It find it difficult to kill the ova and cysts. But you can filter the water to remove the ova and cysts.
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∙ 10y agoChlorine is almost 100 % effective in preventing the water borne diseases. Chlorine does not kill the ova and cysts of amoeba and worms. So you need filter the water. You can make water filter by using sand and gravel and water tank. Then you can easily make the water germ free by using chlorine. Alternately you can use the chlorine drops to to purify water in your house. This way the water borne diseases can be prevented by chlorine.
Chlorine added to drinking water and swimming pools has revolutionised the safety of drinking water throughout the world. The gas dissolves in water and fatallly damages the cell walls of water born bacteria such as eschera coli, (E coli) and cholera. If the water is left to stand the chlorine exits the water and the taste disappears. A source of safe water is the basis of modern civilization
The chemical used by the Air Force in its ROWPUs is chlorine. Chlorine is a common disinfectant that is effective in killing water-borne microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites to make water safe for consumption.
Examples of water-borne diseases include cholera, typhoid fever, giardiasis, and cryptosporidiosis. These diseases are typically caused by ingesting water contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites, leading to symptoms ranging from gastrointestinal distress to severe illness. Proper sanitation and access to clean drinking water are essential for preventing the spread of water-borne diseases.
Air borne diseases. These crop diseases are transmitted by the air, e.g., 'rust of wheat' , "blast of rice" , etc. Air-borne diseases attack all aerial parts of the plants, e.g., leaf, flower, and fruits. Water borne diseases. Pathogens of these crop diseases are transmitted by the water, e.g., "bacterial blight of rice".
The single most important hygiene activity for preventing infection from bloodborne diseases is proper handwashing. Keeping hands clean helps to prevent the spread of disease-causing germs, especially when handling blood or bodily fluids.
Here are some air-borne diseases:the common coldinfluenzapneumoniatuberculosislegiollenosis
Water borne infections
water borne diseases can be prevented by boiling the water or adding chlorine to it
The viral water-borne diseases cannot be treated by the antibiotics while the bacterial water-borne diseases can be treated by the antibiotics.
If you mean Malaria, there is no cure.
Mosquito born diseases are very common in India.
Different blood borne diseases have different incubation periods.