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Each year, waterborne diseases afflict hundreds of millions of people, primarily those living without safe, accessible water in developing countries. During monsoons, heavy rains and floods can contaminate water sources further, increasing the risk of outbreaks.
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Waterborne diseases are illnesses caused by microscopic organisms, like viruses and bacteria, that are ingested through contaminated water or by coming in contact with feces.
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Here are the 7 waterborne diseases that prevails most commonly during monsoon:
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This is a serious bacterial infection caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria. Symptoms include high fever, headache, weakness, constipation. Typhoid fever is spread through contaminated food or water.
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This is an acute bacterial diarrheal illness caused by Vibrio cholerae bacteria. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration. Cholera is spread through contaminated food or water.
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This is a parasitic infection caused by Giardia lamblia. Symptoms include diarrhea, gas, bloating, and nausea. Giardiasis is spread through contaminated food or water, or by person-to-person contact.
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This is an inflammation of the intestines caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, and blood or mucus in the stool.
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This is a type of bacteria that can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Most strains of E. coli are harmless, but some can cause severe illness.
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This is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. Symptoms include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark urine, and jaundice
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This is a type of bacteria that can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, nausea, and vomiting. Salmonellosis is spread through contaminated food or water, or by person-to-person contact.
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