Which Is Waterborne Disease

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. If every person on the planet was able to practice safe sanitation and hygiene and have access to clean water, these diseases would not exist.

What are examples of water borne diseases?

• Cryptosporidiosis (Cryptosporidium)
• Cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora spp.)
• Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infection (E. …
• Giardiasis (Giardia)
• Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
• Hot Tub Rash (Pseudomonas Dermatitis/Folliculitis)
• Legionellosis (Legionella)

What is an example of a foodborne infection?

The most common foodborne infections are caused by three bacteria — Campylobacter, Salmonella, and E. coli O157:H7 — and by a group of viruses called calicivirus, better known as Norwalk-like virus: Campylobacter — Campylobacter is the most common bacterial cause of diarrheal illness in the world.