Cholera is a severe diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and is transmitted through contaminated water or food.

Waterborne infectious diseases are primarily transmitted through the consumption of contaminated water or food.

Giardia lamblia is the protozoan parasite responsible for giardiasis, characterized by symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea.

Typhoid fever is characterized by a high fever, often accompanied by headache, fatigue, and abdominal pain.

Hepatitis A is a viral waterborne disease that primarily affects the liver and can cause symptoms such as jaundice, fatigue, and abdominal pain.

Boiling water, using water filters, and adding chlorine to water are all effective methods for preventing waterborne infectious diseases.

Cryptosporidiosis is characterized by severe watery diarrhea, often accompanied by abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.

Treatment for cholera includes antibiotics, oral rehydration therapy, and intravenous fluids to replenish lost fluids and electrolytes.

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that can cause gastroenteritis, characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

Protozoa, such as Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium parvum, are transmitted through the consumption of contaminated water or food.

Shigellosis is characterized by severe diarrhea, often accompanied by abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting.

Treatment for giardiasis typically involves antibiotics, such as metronidazole or tinidazole.

Vibrio vulnificus is a bacterium that can cause skin and soft tissue infections, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems.

Bacteria, such as Vibrio cholerae and Salmonella typhi, are transmitted through the consumption of contaminated water or food.

Hepatitis A is characterized by symptoms such as jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.