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There are many water borne illnesses but two of some of the more common diseases would be Cholera and malaria.
Cholera is an acute, diarrhoeal illness caused by infection of the intestine from unclean drinking water or foods contaminated with the bacteria Vibrio Cholerae. It's a rapid spreading disease in places without clean drinking water or proper sewage and is characterized by diarrhea, stomach and leg cramping and vomitting.
Malaria is a parasitic disease transmitted from one person to another through the bite of female Anopheles mosquitoes, which breed in fresh water. Symptoms of malaria start out as short, reoccuring bouts of chills or fever. Over time it can enlarge the spleen and liver causing anemia or jaundice. In severe and fatal cases it causes clogging of the vessels in the cerebral tissue. It's most commonly found in the tropics today.
Some other water-borne illnesses or problems include Typhoid, Hepatits, lead poisoning, Polio, hookworm infection, and scabies.
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∙ 10y agoCholera (caused by the bacterium Vibrio Cholerae) and Cryptosporidium. Another example is primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (rare) from Naegleria Fowlerii.
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Are waterborne diseases limited to dentistry?
yes
How Hep b a waterborne diseases?
yes
How many Waterborne diseases does Australia have?
not sure sorry
How many children die from waterborne diarrheal diseases?
Written seminar on waterborne diseases?
there is of long study to prepare a seminar on water born diseases
Where are waterborne disease found?
Waterborne diseases are found in water. They result from contaminated water and account for the number one cause of death worldwide.
Are there cures for Waterborne diseases?
This will depend upon which waterborne disease you are asking about. One of the most common is cholera, which can be cured with antibiotics and supportive care.
Difference between airborne and waterborne diseases?
Waterborne diseases are caused by microorganisms which are directly transmitted when contaminated fresh water is consumed. Airborne diseases are those diseases which are caused by pathogenic microbial agents which get discharged through coughing, sneezing, laughing or through close personal contact.
What are water related diseases?
Waterborne bacterial diseases include:BotulismCampylobacteriosisCholeraTyphoid feverLeptospirosisLegionellosisDysenteryE. coli InfectionM. marinum infectionWaterborne viral diseases include:SARSHepatitis APoliomyelitisPolyomavirus infection
What is waterborne disease?
Contamination of water by pathogens cause waterborne diseases. They are common in developing countries. Incidentally, the money spent on treating these diseases is much more than providing safe water supply. Incidentally the developing countries are short of money.
An increase in waterborne diseases could possibly be alleviated by?
adequate sewage treatment facilities for growing populations.
Can you use water based acrylic over waterborne acrylic in a pool?
Are not water based and waterborne two words for the same thing.
