I.B Water Pollution Assignment: Post 4: Water Borne Diseases and Their Effects

Within water pollution, there are several water borne illnesses. Examples of diseases found in or related to drinking water include Cholera, Dysentery, Cryptosporidiosis, Hepatitis A, and Giardia. These diseases all possess similar symptoms, yet some are more severe and noticeable than others. Most people who have Cholera don’t realize they have it, which leads the subject to become very dehydrated because the disease soaks up the water in the body. Other effects include vomiting, fever, and water faces with mucus. As far as Dysentery, the effects include diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fever. The symptoms seem minor, but if the Dysentery is not detected it could lead to death. Similar to Cholera, many people who have Cryptosporidiosis do not realize they have it. Some people get away with no effects, but common effects include fever, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. The effects of Hepatitis A are not severe and in many cases will go away on their own, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. The most common effects of Giardia are diarrhea and abdominal pain but other effects include nausea, vomiting and fever. All of these water borne diseases can lead to severe health problems if not treated correctly and quickly.