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Waterborne Diseases Spread

Written by - Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Nov 04, 2020

How does WaterBorne Disease Spread?

Waterborne diseases spread by contamination of drinking water systems with the urine and feces of infected animal or people.

Contamination of water systems may occur due to floodwaters, water runoff from landfills, septic fields, and sewer pipes.

Published on Nov 12, 2014
Last Updated on Nov 04, 2020

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