Waterborne Illnesses: A folk song

Tell you a story back in 93′ Cryptosporidium outbreak in Milwaukee 400000 people got sick 100 more that didn’t make it The cause of the outbreak is still unknown our knowledge on the subject has definitely grown There are some causes and you should know em’ such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa Untreated water may be contaminated Sewage, bugs, and runoff may be related to the symptoms of the illnesses you will see such as fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and fatigue There are chemical solutions for water that’s unclean Such as calcium hypochlorite, iodine, and chlorine The problem is not everyone can afford it If worse comes to worst you can always just boil it There are ways to prevent outbreaks so just listen We must take precautions that reduce transmission The most important thing that you can understand Is cooking food properly and washing your hands Untreated water may be contaminated Sewage, bugs, and runoff may be related to the symptoms of the illnesses you will see such as fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and fatigue What happens you ask if you become sick? Then seek professional help and do it quick The number one cause of death is dehydration On top of that it could be contagious If you still have questions just take it from me You can learn all about it from the CDC Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Preventions. Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases. Retrieved Novemeber 4, 2012, from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov …