Write the name of some water-borne diseases. - Vidyadip

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Write the name of some water$-$borne diseases.

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Disease caused by bacterial infections of water are:
Cholera: waterborne illness that affects the intestine.
Dysentery: bacterial disease caused by the microorganism called Shigella.
Typhoid fever: bacteria that brings this type of disease is the Salmonella typhi.
Legionellosis: liogenilla bacteria attacks the respiratory system.
Hepatitis $A$ and $E$: cause jaundice, vomiting or even liver failure.
Giardia: Giardia lamblia parasite causes intestinal problems.

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