Written by: Mantasha
As the summer heat intensifies, staying hydrated becomes essential—but so does being cautious. Contaminated water and unhygienic food can easily lead to stomach infections and other waterborne illnesses.
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Let’s take a look at the most common waterborne diseases in summer and easy ways to prevent them.
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Caused by Salmonella bacteria, typhoid spreads through contaminated food and water. Symptoms include fever, weakness, and stomach pain.
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This leads to severe watery diarrhoea and dehydration. It spreads through unsafe drinking water, especially in areas with poor sanitation.
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This liver infection spreads through contaminated water and food. Look out for signs like fatigue, jaundice, and loss of appetite.
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Very common in summer, especially among children. Caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites found in contaminated water.
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Marked by bloody diarrhoea and cramps, dysentery is usually caused by a bacterial or amoebic infection through dirty water.
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Drink only clean, filtered or boiled water to avoid summer infections. Use a good water purifier at home, carry your own bottle when outside, and store water in clean containers to stay safe.
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