Question

Which one of the following is not a water borne disease-
A) Cholera
(B) Jaundice
(C) Dysentry
(D) Dengue​

Answer 1

Answer:

Therefore, Asthma is not a water borne disease while Cholera and Amoebiasis are water borne diseases as their causative agent spreads through contaminated water. Hepatitis A and E, poliomyelitis, diarrhoea, etc.

Answer 2

(D) Dengue​ is not a water-borne disease.

Dengue:

• The viral illness dengue, which is spread by mosquitoes, has recently spread quickly throughout all WHO areas.
• Female mosquitoes, primarily of the species Aedes aegypti and, to a lesser extent, Ae. albopictus spread the dengue virus.
• These mosquitoes can transmit Zika, yellow fever, and chikungunya viruses.
• After a usual incubation period of 5-7 days, dengue starts quickly and progresses through three stages: febrile, critical, and convalescent.
• The dengue virus is the source of dengue fever, a mosquito-transmitted tropical disease.
• Typically, three to fourteen days after infection, symptoms appear.

Jaundice:

• A high quantity of bilirubin, a yellow-orange bile pigment, causes the skin, whites of the eyes, and mucous membranes to turn yellow, a condition known as jaundice.
• There are numerous reasons for jaundice, including hepatitis, gallstones, and tumors.
• Jaundice in adults typically doesn't require medical attention.

Dysentry:

• Dysentery is an intestinal infection that results in bloody or mucousy diarrhea.
• Dysentery can also cause uncomfortable stomach cramps. having a high fever and feeling nauseous (vomiting).
• Usually, the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica or the bacteria from the genus Shigella induce dysentery, which is subsequently referred to as shigellosis or amoebiasis.
• Other causes could include specific substances, different bacteria, different protozoa, or parasitic worms.
• It might pass from one to person.
• Poor sanitation can cause feces to contaminate food and drink, which is a risk factor.
• Inflammation in the bowel, particularly the colon, is the underlying cause of the condition.

Cholera:

• Some strains of the bacteria Vibrio cholera cause the small intestine to become infected, resulting in cholera.
• The severity of the symptoms might range from none to severe.
• Large volumes of watery diarrhea that last for a few days are the typical symptom.
• Besides nausea, cramping can also happen.
• Diarrhea that is this bad can quickly cause electrolyte imbalance and serious dehydration.
• Sunken eyes, chilly skin, decreased skin elasticity, and wrinkles on the hands and feet may arise from this.
• The skin may become blue from dehydration.
• Two hours to five days after exposure, symptoms may appear.

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