interactions case 1

Question 1

what are the 4 types of water-related diseases, give an example for each

Answer 1

water-borne: caused by people ingesting water contaminated water. cholera, Norovirus

water-based: caused by parasites that spend their life cycle in water: schistomiasis, guinea worm

water-washed: caused by inadequate water being available for good personal hygiene. Ringworm, scabies

water-related vector-borne: transmitted by insects that breed or feed near water bodies: Dengue, malaria, yellow fever

Question 2

what are fragile and conflicted states

Answer 2

a group of countries or territories which are categorised by the World Bank’s fragile conflict and violence group due to their financial status

Question 3

what is the pathogenesis of cholera

Answer 3

bacterium establishes in bowel, attachment of organism onto microvilli of the small intestine. Produces endotoxin.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of cholera

Answer 4

mild to moderate diarrhoea, nausea and vomitting, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, muscle cramps

Question 5

what are the frequent sources of cholera

Answer 5

contaminated public wells
sea food
raw fruits and vegetables
grains

Question 6

what are the health consequences of cholera

Answer 6

hypoglycaemia can occur when people are too ill to eat