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What causes Cyclosporiasis?
Cyclospora
What are types of water diseases?
Amoebiasis Cryptosporidiosis Cyclosporiasis Giardiasis Microsporidiosis
Does Cyclosporiasis go away?
Even without treatment, symptoms usually do not last much more than a month except in cases with altered immunity
What are symptoms of Cyclosporiasis?
A brief period of flu-like illness characterized by weakness and low-grade fever is followed by watery diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, and muscle aches
What is cyclospora?
Cyclospora is a spore-forming protozoan. It is linked to food contaminated with feces, and if ingested, it can cause a cyclospora infection, or cyclosporiasis, which includes flu-like symptoms within a week after ingestion.
What is cyclospora cayetanensis?
Cyclospora cayetanensis is a protozoan parasite that causes the intestinal infection known as cyclosporiasis. It is primarily transmitted through the consumption of contaminated food or water, particularly fresh produce like berries and leafy greens. Infected individuals may experience symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, and fatigue. Diagnosis typically involves identifying the parasite in stool samples, and treatment usually includes antibiotics.
What diseases can not drinking clean water cause?
Not drinking clean water can lead to various waterborne diseases and health issues. Contaminated water can harbor pathogens, toxins, and pollutants that, when ingested, can cause a range of illnesses. Some of the diseases associated with unsafe drinking water include: Waterborne Bacterial Infections: Cholera: A bacterial infection causing severe diarrhea and dehydration. Typhoid Fever: Caused by Salmonella Typhi, leading to fever, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, complications affecting various organs. Waterborne Viral Infections: Hepatitis A: A viral infection affecting the liver and causing symptoms like jaundice, fatigue, and nausea. Norovirus Infection: A highly contagious virus causing gastroenteritis with symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. Waterborne Parasitic Infections: Giardiasis: Caused by the Giardia parasite, leading to gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Cryptosporidiosis: Caused by the Cryptosporidium parasite, resulting in watery diarrhea and stomach cramps. Waterborne Protozoal Infections: Amoebiasis: Caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica, resulting in dysentery and liver abscesses. Cyclosporiasis: Caused by the protozoan Cyclospora, leading to diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue. Waterborne Diseases from Contaminants: Arsenic Poisoning: Long-term exposure to water contaminated with arsenic may lead to skin lesions, cancer, and other health issues. Lead Poisoning: Drinking water contaminated with lead can result in developmental issues, especially in children. Vector-Borne Diseases: Dengue Fever: Stagnant or contaminated water can serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes, increasing the risk of vector-borne diseases like dengue fever. Malaria: Standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes that transmit the malaria parasite. Gastrointestinal Disorders: Dehydration: Lack of clean water can lead to dehydration, especially in cases of severe diarrhea or vomiting. Gastroenteritis: Contaminated water may cause inflammation of the stomach and intestines, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain. Skin Infections: Schistosomiasis: Caused by parasitic worms, this disease can result from exposure to contaminated freshwater, leading to skin rashes, abdominal pain, and liver damage. Access to clean and safe drinking water is essential for preventing these waterborne diseases. Water treatment, sanitation practices, and maintaining hygiene are crucial in ensuring the safety of water sources and preventing the spread of waterborne illnesses. Public health measures, such as water quality testing and infrastructure improvements, play a vital role in reducing the prevalence of waterborne diseases globally.
Reportable diseases?
DefinitionReportable diseases are diseases considered to be of great public health importance. Local, state, and national agencies (for example, county and state health departments or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) require that such diseases be reported when they are diagnosed by doctors or laboratories.Reporting allows for the collection of statistics that show how often the disease occurs. This, in turn, helps researchers identify disease trends and track disease outbreaks. This can help control future outbreaks.Alternative NamesNotifiable diseasesInformationAll states have a "reportable diseases" list. It is the responsibility of the health care provider, not the patient, to report cases of these diseases. Many of the diseases on the lists must also be reported to the U.S. Centers of Disease Control (CDC).Reportable diseases are divided into several groups:Mandatory written reporting: This means a report of the disease must be made in writing. Examples are gonorrhea and salmonellosis.Mandatory reporting by telephone: This means the health care provider must make a report by phone. Examples are rubeola (measles) and pertussis (whooping cough).Report of total number of cases: Examples are chickenpox and influenza.Cancer: Cancer cases are reported to the state Cancer Registry.A typical state list may appear as follows. Diseases marked with an asterisk (*) were reportable to the CDC at the national level in 2006:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)*Anthrax *Arboviral diseases (diseases caused by viruses spread by mosquitoes, sandflies, ticks, etc.) California serogroup virus diseaseEastern equine encephalitisPowassan virus diseaseSt. Louis encephalitisWest Nile virusWestern equine encephalitisBotulism *Brucellosis*Chancroid*ChickenpoxChlamydia trachomatis (genital infection)*Cholera *Coccidioidomycosis *Diphtheria*EchinococcosisEhrlichiosis*Flu-related infant deathsGiardiasis*Gonorrhea*Haemophilus influenza, invasive diseaseHantavirus pulmonary syndrome*Hemolytic uremic syndrome, post-diarrheaHepatitis A*Hepatitis B*Hepatitis C*HIV infection*Influenza A virus infections - novelLegionellosis*Listeriosis*Leprosy(Hansen's disease)*Lyme disease*Malaria *Measles*Meningococcaldisease*Mumps *Pertussis *Plague *Poliomyelitis*Poliovirus infection, nonparalyticPsittacosis*Q-fever*Rabies (human and animal cases) *Rocky Mountain spotted fever *Rubella(including congenital syndrome)*Salmonellosis*Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) *Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC)*Shigellosis*Smallpox*Streptococcal disease, invasive, Group A*Streptococcus pneumonia, drug resistant and invasive, including invasive cases in children age 5 and younger*Syphilis, including congenital syphilis*Tetanus *Toxic shock syndrome - Staphylococcus bacteria*Toxic shock syndrome - Streptococcus bacteria*Trichinosis*Tuberculosis*Tularemia*Typhoid fever*Vancomycin intermediate Staphylococcus aureus(VRSA)*Vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus(VRSA)*VibrosisYellow fever*The state health department will attempt to find the source of many of these illnesses, such as food poisoning or amebiasis. In the case of sexually-transmitted diseases (STD) the state will attempt to locate sexual contacts to assure they are disease-free or are appropriately treated if they are already infected.The information obtained by reporting allows the state to make informed decisions and laws concerning activities and the environment such as food handling, water purification, insect control, animal control, STD tracking, and immunization programs.Please remember that the health care provider is bound by law to report these events. People with any of the diseases listed in the state's reporting schedule should make every effort to cooperate with the state health workers. Cooperation may help locate the source of an infection or prevent the spread of an epidemic.ReferencesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Update toSummary of Notifiable Diseases -- United States. MMMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2008;55(53):1-94.
