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How are water born diseases transmitted ?Explain.

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Water-borne diseases are the ones caused by pathogenic microbes spread via contaminated water. Transmission of these pathogens occurs while using infected water for drinking, food preparation, and washing clothes, among others.
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By coming into contact with water that has been contaminated with human/animal feces.

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Waterborne diseases are transmitted when someone comes into contact with water that has been contaminated with human and/or animal feces. This can happen via drinking, bathing, washing, and/or preparing food with contaminated water. Some examples of waterborne diseases include dysentery, cholera, and typhoid.

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