Typhoid
Cholera
Dysentery
All the above
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Pathogens (or pathogenic bacterias) in water may cause typhoid, cholera, and dysentery.
- Typhoid is a bacterial infection that affects the intestines. It is caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. Typhoid is spread through contaminated food or water. Symptoms of typhoid include fever, headache, stomach pain, and diarrhea.
- Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera is spread through contaminated food or water. Symptoms of cholera include profuse watery diarrhea, vomiting, and muscle cramps.
- Dysentery is an infection of the intestines that causes diarrhea with blood and mucus. Dysentery is caused by a variety of bacteria, including Shigella, Campylobacter, and E. coli. Dysentery is spread through contaminated food or water. Symptoms of dysentery include diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, and bloody stools.
It is important to practice good hygiene to prevent the spread of these diseases. This includes washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the toilet, before eating, and after handling raw meat or poultry. You should also avoid drinking water that has not been boiled or treated.