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Water-Borne Parasites

Water-Borne Parasites

Water-borne parasites are organisms transmitted through contaminated drinking water or poor sanitation. Common water-borne parasites include Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Entamoeba histolytica, and certain helminths. These infections often cause gastrointestinal illness, diarrhea, dehydration, malnutrition, and growth impairment, particularly in children. Water-borne parasitic diseases are prevalent in areas with unsafe water supplies and inadequate sanitation. Public health prevention strategies focus on clean drinking water access, proper sewage disposal, water treatment, hygiene education, and surveillance. Addressing water-borne parasitic infections is essential for reducing disease burden, improving child health, and promoting sustainable development in vulnerable communities.

Committee Members
Speaker at Public Health Conferences - Adele Ann Webb

Adele Ann Webb

Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Speaker at Public Health Conferences - Ann Marie Leonard Zabel

Ann Marie Leonard Zabel

Curry College, United States
Speaker at Public Health Conferences - Thomas J Webster

Thomas J Webster

Brown University, United States
PHE 2026 Speakers
Speaker at Public Health Conferences - Mariano Votta

Mariano Votta

Italian NGO Cittadinanzattiva, Italy
Speaker at Public Health Conferences - Ashot Khachatryan

Ashot Khachatryan

National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, Armenia
Speaker at Public Health Conferences - Ches Jones

Ches Jones

University of Arkansas, United States
Speaker at Public Health Conferences - Adeva A Elem

Adeva A Elem

Mercer University, United States

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