Leading Waterborne Infectious Disease

Disease Type of Micro-organism Transmission Symptoms
Amebiasis Protozoa Untreated drinking water, fecal contamination drinking water, contact with unhygienic hands Abdominal discomfort, fatigue, weight loss, diarrhea, gas pains, fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dehydration
Typhoid Bacteria-Salmonella Ingestion or contact with food or water contaminated with fecal matter of an infected person. Contact with flying insects that feed on feces. Gastroenteritis, Fever, headaches, loss of appetite, diarrhea, intestinal hemorrhaging, dehydration
Cholera Bacteria Ingestion or contact with food or water contaminated with fecal matter of an infected person; Ingestion of shellfish exposed to cholera contaminated water; contact with unhygienic hands Abdominal discomfort, fatigue, weight loss, diarrhea, gas pains, fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dehydration
Hepatitis A & E Virus Fecal contaminated water and via food contaminated by infected food-handlers, uncooked foods, or food handled after cooking Fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal discomfort, and jaundice
Rotavirus Virus Fecal contaminated water and via food contaminated by infected food-handlers, uncooked foods, or foods handled after cooking Severe diarrhea, vomitting, fever, and dehydration
E. Coli,/td>Bacteria Fecal contaminated water and other foods, cross contamination during food preparation with raw meat products Abdominal cramps, fever, vomitting, diarrhea, and dehydration
Cryptosporidiosis Protozoa Animal manure and seasonal runoff of water. Collects on water filters and membranes that cannot be disinfected Flu-like symptoms, watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, substantial loss of weight, bloating, increased gas, stomach

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