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Cholera

Cholera is an infection of the small intestine and is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.

Waterborne Diseases causing More Havoc in Mumbai

Waterborne Diseases causing More Havoc in Mumbai

The receding flood waters are causing a major health calamity in Mumbai with another 14 deaths were reported from Mumbai taking the toll in this worst affected

233 Dead in Mumbai and Thane due to Water Borne Diseases

233 Dead in Mumbai and Thane due to Water Borne Diseases

Mumbai, August 15, 2005. The death toll seems to be on constant rise, though the flood water seem to be receeding in Mumbai and Thane.

Handwashing prevents diarrhea and acute lower
respiratory infections

Handwashing prevents diarrhea and acute lower respiratory infections

A study done in Pakistan has shown that handwashing with soap prevents the two clinical syndromes which are diarrhoea and acute lower

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Water borne diseases, need caution

Water borne diseases, need caution

During the rainy season as as water stagnation and floods occur through out the country,Water Borne diseases are more prevalent.Experts attending

New cholera strain identified

New cholera strain identified

A group scientists have recently helped the Communicable Diseases Centre (CDC) at Atlanta identify a rare strain of cholera, which wreaked havoc in

Zinc helps in curtailing diarrhea in children

Zinc helps in curtailing diarrhea in children

According to a new study, zinc supplements could play a role in reducing the number of childhood deaths from diarrhea around the world. Researchers

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El Niño cycles linked to cholera outbreaks

El Niño cycles linked to cholera outbreaks

About 11 months after the start of an El Niño event in the equatorial Pacific, hospitals thousands of miles away in Bangladesh can expect a surge

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Waterborne Diseases

Waterborne Diseases

Waterborne diseases are communicable diseases caused by diseases causing microorganisms in contaminated water. It is more prevalent during floods and in tsunami affected areas.

Shigellosis or Bacillary Dysentery is a common cause of gastro-enteritis worldwide and can cause bloody diarrhea (called dysentery).

Typhoid and Paratyphoid Enteric Fevers

Typhoid and Paratyphoid Enteric Fevers

Typhoid and Paratyphoid Enteric Fevers are caused by bacteria called Salmonella typhi. Causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Typhoid and Paratyphoid Enteric Fevers are discussed.

Dengue / Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever

Dengue / Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever

Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about Dengue and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever

Malaria - Waterborne

Malaria - Waterborne

Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about About Malaria Causes

Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine caused by a parasite called Giardia lamblia .

Hepatitis A is the most benign of the hepatitis viruses and usually has no long term side effects. Hepatitis A vaccine is available that is 95% effective in preventing the disease.

Campylobacteriosis

Campylobacteriosis

Campylobacteriosis is a severe form of diarrhea caused by a bacterium Campylobacter jejuni. Causes, symptoms, treatment of campylobacteriosis are discussed in detail.

Waterborne Disease - Animation

Waterborne Disease - Animation

Interactive section of Medindia gives details regarding waterborne disease

Diarrhea in Children - Introduction

Diarrhea in Children - Introduction

Diarrhea disease in children is a common clinical illness in practice. It is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children in developing countries.

Quiz on Diarrhea

Quiz on Diarrhea

Diarrhea is the second leading cause of death among children below 5 years of age.Test your knowledge on this potentially fatal but easily preventable and treatable condition by taking this ...

Amoebic Dysentery

Amoebic Dysentery

Amoebic dysentery or amoebiasis is an infection of the intestine that causes diarrhoea most frequently along with other causes.

Home Remedies for Vomiting

Home Remedies for Vomiting

Vomiting, puking or throwing up refers to the forceful oral expulsion of the stomach content caused by various ailments. Here are some herbal and natural home remedies to treat vomiting effectively.

Faecal matter may be subjected to occult blood tests, microbiology tests, and chemical tests and can diagnose the presence or absence of a number of medical conditions.

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