Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following are water borne bacterial diseases?
A. Cholera
B. Hepatitis
C. Typhoid
D. Schistosomiasis
E. Dysentery
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFWater borne diseases are illnesses caused by ingesting contaminated water.
Key PointsWater borne bacterial diseases include Cholera, Typhoid, and Dysentery, which are caused by bacteria found in contaminated water sources.
- Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and leads to severe diarrhoea and dehydration.
- Typhoid is caused by Salmonella typhi and leads to fever, weakness and abdominal pain.
- Dysentery is caused by Shigella bacteria and causes bloody diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
It is important to ensure that water sources are properly treated and protected from contamination to prevent the spread of water borne bacterial diseases.
Additional InformationHepatitis and Schistosomiasis are not caused by bacteria found in water, but by viruses and parasites respectively.
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