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3 Dangerous Diseases Drinking Dirty Water Can Cause

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Water has been deemed the most useful to man, something that no one can live without. The earth is thought to hold approximately 75% of the world’s water.

Drinking dirty water can be quite hazardous to our health. According to study, many people have suffered different kinds of sicknesses as a result of drinking dirty water.

So, in this article on EKO HOT BLOG, we would be looking at some dangerous diseases drinking dirty water could cause.

1. DRACUNCULIASIS

When water infected with water fleas is consumed, dracunculiasis spreads. The symptoms of this virus are uncommon, but prevention is simple. This infection is best avoided by boiling and filtering drinking water before use. This disease has been identified in Africa, be aware of the risk. Ponds and streams are the principal sources.

2. TYPHOID FEVER

Typhoid has become more prevalent as a result of a lack of adequate clean water sources in poor nations. It has been reported that in underdeveloped countries, one child dies every 40 seconds from typhoid.

Hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent this disease. However, in some developing nations, three out of every ten people do not wash their hands after using the restroom, and this is another form of transmission. Personal cleanliness is really important.

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3. CHOLERA

This waterborne illness cholera has greatly caused problems where there is no adequate sanitation or safe water supply. A cholera patient loses more than a litre of bodily fluid every hour.

This can result in a hasty death without suspicion. Many towns in the local area are frequently affected by this. Avoid drinking dirty water as much as possible.

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