moist environments

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.

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