water borne disease
The microscopic killer you don't know about...
tiny but deadly
These microscopic killers are cause by more then one thing. Bacteria, protists, fungi, and animals cause water born diseases.
Campylobacteriosis-bacteria
this organisms scientific name is Campylobacter jejuni, this disease belongs to the bacteria kingdom. it is contracted from drinking untreated water such as from a stream or pond. you can even get it from breathing in steam that has been infected by the disease. symptoms include cramping abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and diarrhea. This one, like other bacteria reproduce by binary fission. to treat this disease you have to drink a lot of water. to prevent this you must wash your hands, keep your food areas clean, cook your food correctly, and be careful when swimming.
Cholera-bacteria
the scientific name for this organism is vibrio cholerae, it belongs to the bacteria kingdom. it lives in water that is contaminated and not cleaned properly. the symptoms of this disease are pain in abdomen, nausea, severe diarrhea, vomiting, watery diarrhea, dehydration, lethargy, or water-electrolyte imbalance. this is caused by eating food or drinking water infected with this disease. this bacteria reproduces by binary fission. Treatment includes re hydration, IV fluids, and antibiotics. to prevent this disease you can drink safe water or if you do not have access to it boil your water. you can also not defecate in toilets or latrines and not in water. wash your hands and shower with safe water, and also cook food well!
Cryptosporidiosis-protist
Cryptosporidium parvum is the scientific name for this disease, it belongs to the protist kingdom. it is most commonly found in public water sources. symptoms include, watery diarrhea, dehydration, loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach pains, fever, nausea, and vomiting. you can get it from drinking water infected by it. they can reproduce sexually or asexually. anti-diarrhea medication would be given to help slow it. to help prevent it you need to wash your hands and make sure you have clean water. if your not sure about your water boil it to be safe.
Giardiasis-protist
Giardiasis's scientific name is Giardia lamblia. it is part of the protozoa kingdom. these parasites are found in lakes, ponds, rivers and streams all around the world. it causes major fatigue and a very irritable bowel. you contract this sickness from drinking water that has been infected by this protist. they reproduce in a proccess called binary fission. most times this disease will go away by its self, but in severe cases anti biotics need to be taken. you can prevent this by washing your hands and drinking safe and clean water.
taeniasis-animal
taeniasis is the scientific name of this sickness. it is found in water all over the world. you get it from drinking water with the eggs in it. in most cases there are no symptoms, but in severe cases there is belly pain, weight loss, and upset stomach. it reproduces sexually and then lays eggs. to treat this patients are given steroids and anti parasites. to prevent getting this you need to cook your meals correctly at hot temperatures and have clean water at all time. also make sure to wash your hands!