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It can be spread through water contaminated with human feces. Although, theoretically, this can happen even in developed countries, the only practical danger is in under-developed countries with poor sewage/water supply systems. The two most common causes of the disease are infection with a specific bacteria or amoeba. Both of these thrive in water contaminated with human feces, as these two pathogens pass through infected persons in their feces.

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