melanie, spencer, steven.. is caused by animal and human waste getting in the water supply. people...
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Group # 2
Melanie, Spencer, Steven.
Cryptosporidium…
Is caused by animal and human waste getting in the water supply.
People with low immune systems can developed life threating illness.
Not a known treatment for it.
How not to get it.
You can keep safe from this by washing your hands, drinking safe clean water, eat safe food, and avoiding contact with infected people or animals
Signs of being infected
Slight fever. Upset stomach. Stomach cramps. Watery diarrhea.
Timing
You will notice signs of swallowing this within 2 to 10 days.
People at risk for this is people who deal with human waste such as day care workers and such.
If…
If you have a good immune system then the best thing to do is to drink lots of liquids and get some sleep.
If you don’t have a good immune system then you might need special treatment from the doctor.
Giardia
It is a parasite It colonizes and reproduces in the small
intestines The parasite causes giardiasis also known
as beaver fever.
Symptoms
Diarrhea Excess gas Stomach/abdominal cramps Headache/Nausea Loss of appetite Vomiting
Prevention/Treatment
Better hygiene Use medication
Shigella
Is a bacteria that is closely related to Salmonella
Only naturally found in humans and apes Become infected by ingestion of the
bacteria Bacteria causes shigellosis
Symptoms
Diarrhea Dysentary
Prevention/Treatment
Better hygiene antibiotics
