Which Diseases are Associated with Moist Environments?
Several diseases are associated with moist environments:
- Legionnaires' Disease: Caused by the bacterium Legionella, it is often linked to water systems like cooling towers and hot water tanks. - Leptospirosis: Spread through water contaminated with the urine of infected animals. - Schistosomiasis: A parasitic disease caused by flatworms, transmitted through contact with contaminated freshwater. - Fungal Infections: Such as those caused by molds, which thrive in damp indoor environments.
