What Types of Diseases Are Commonly Associated with Rivers?
Several infectious diseases are commonly associated with rivers. These include:
- Cholera: Caused by the bacterium *Vibrio cholerae* and typically spread through contaminated water. - Schistosomiasis: A parasitic disease caused by flatworms, which can thrive in freshwater bodies. - Leptospirosis: A bacterial infection often contracted through contact with contaminated water. - Hepatitis A: A viral liver disease spread through ingestion of contaminated water or food.
