Dysentery
An intestinal infection, dysentery is a waterborne disease characterized by severe diarrhea as well as blood or mucus in the stool. Dysentery is good reason to always wash your hands, as the disease is spread mainly through poor hygiene. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites in unsafe food and water and by people coming in contact with fecal matter. If someone experiencing dysentery cannot replace fluids quickly enough, their life could be at risk. | #FACEBOOK

Dysentery
An intestinal infection, dysentery is a waterborne disease characterized by severe diarrhea as well as blo

Symptoms include:

Stomach cramps and pain
Diarrhea
Fever
Nausea
Vomiting
Dehydration
Prevention and Treatment

To prevent dysentery, wash your hands with soap frequently, order all drinks without ice, don’t eat food sold by street vendors, and onl

Giardia
This waterborne disease is shared through contaminated water, most often in ponds and streams, but it can also be found in a town’s water supply, swimming pools, and more. The infection is caused by a parasite and typically clears up after a few weeks. However, it’s possible for those who have been exposed will experience intestinal problems for years to come. | #FACEBOOK

Giardia
This waterborne disease is shared through contaminated water, most often in ponds and streams, but it can al

Symptoms include:

Abdominal pain
Cramps and bloating
Diarrhea
Nausea
Weight loss
Prevention and Treatment

While there is no vaccine for giardia, there are simple ways to avoid the infection. Wash your hands with soap often, don’t swallow water while

Cholera

Cholera is commonly found in humanitarian emergencies or marginalized villages where poverty and poor sanitation are rampant. The disease is spread through contaminated water and causes severe dehydration and diarrhea. Cholera can be fatal within days or even hours of exposure to the bacteria, but only 1 in 10 people will develop life-threatening symptoms. | #FACEBOOK

Cholera

Cholera is commonly found in humanitarian emergencies or marginalized villages where poverty and poor s

Symptoms include:

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Muscle cramps
Prevention and Treatment

Cholera is a waterborne illness that’s easily prevented when traveling. Wash your hands often, only eat foods that are completely cooked and hot (no sushi), and only eat ve