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There are many viruses that can survive in raw sewage, but one of the most common is Hepatitis A. Others include ECHO viruses, Polio, Coxsackie virus Epidemic gastroenteritis virus and SRV's (Small round viruses).
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List three names of viruses found in food?
Hepatitis A virus: commonly associated with contaminated food and water. Norovirus: often spread via contaminated food and causes gastroenteritis. Salmonella virus: a type of bacteria commonly found in poultry, eggs, and unpasteurized dairy products.
What parasite causes hepatitus a?
The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is the parasite that causes hepatitis A infection. It is primarily transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food or water.
How can water be a water pollutant?
Water can become a water pollutant when it is contaminated by harmful substances such as chemicals, heavy metals, pesticides, or pathogens. These contaminants can come from various sources including industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, sewage discharge, and oil spills, leading to water pollution that can harm aquatic life, human health, and the environment.
What does dowasco mean?
"Dowasco" is the acronym for the Dominica Water and Sewage Company. This company is responsible for providing water and sewage services in the Commonwealth of Dominica.
What causes giardiasis?
There are about three different causes for giardiasis they are: .Contaminated water supplies: Sources of contaminated water supplies include public facilities that do not filter their water properly, or water that is used in lakes or rivers by hikers can sometimes become contaminated. This can cause infection .Contaminated food: Food that has been washed in contaminated water, exposed to manure or, prepared by an infected person can spread the disease .Person-to-person-contant: Could be caused by bad hygiene and most commonly occurs in daycare centres and nursing homes (hope this helps! :D)
Is polio a water bourne disease?
Not specifically. But sewage contaminated water might contain virus if the disease is active in the area. It can easily be spread from person to person by contact, sneezing, coughing, etc.
How can cholera can be prevented?
Cholera is a disease that is spread by contaminated water, particulary, by water that is contaminated by human sewage. If water is properly treated, it will not spread cholera and the disease will be prevented.
What are the different ways in which water gets contaminated?
Sewage,agricultural chemicals and industrial waste are some of the major contaminants of water.
List three names of viruses found in food?
Hepatitis A virus: commonly associated with contaminated food and water. Norovirus: often spread via contaminated food and causes gastroenteritis. Salmonella virus: a type of bacteria commonly found in poultry, eggs, and unpasteurized dairy products.
Are the microorganisms in hepatitis A. If there are what are they?
Hepatitis A virus, which can be transmitted through contaminated food or water.
How did the Ebola outbreak happen?
The Ebola virus was started by contaminated water.
Are Flagellates are found in fresh water?
Flagellates are found in fresh water as well as in salt water, sewage, and stagnant water.
Contaminant in a sentence?
The homeowners had their water tested for contaminants before drinking from the faucet.
Which virus is transmitted by the fecal oral route?
Hepatitis A, which is caused by the H.A.V. virus, is transmitted by contaminated food and water, and prevented by the hepatitis A vaccine.
What is another name for sewage?
Another name for sewage is wastewater. This term refers to water that has been used and contaminated by various domestic, industrial, or agricultural processes. It typically includes a mix of water, human waste, and other pollutants. In some contexts, it may also be referred to as effluent when discussing treated sewage released into the environment.
What does drinking contaminated water do?
it will kill you or you will get sickIf it is contaminated with sewage it can give you diarrohea at best and cholera at worst.If it is contaminated with chemicals it is unknown what it will do to you.we will get many diseases
Water containing human wastes?
Generically this is known as sewage. Grey water (contaminated water from sinks and baths) can be reused for purposes like flushing toilets. Water from flushing toilets is "black" water and is sent off for treatment.
