Diarrhoea is usually a symptom of an infection in the intestinal tract, which can be caused by a variety of bacterial, viral and parasitic organisms. Infection is spread through contaminated food or drinking-water, or from person-to-person as a result of poor hygiene
Let?s learn something about how diarrhea is transmitted (Diarrhea Pathway)
1. Sick people without proper sanitation facilities defecate in or near a water source. Water source is contaminated with feces.
2. Farmers use contaminated water to irrigate their crops.
3. Crops irrigated with contaminated water are used to prepare meals.
4. Families eat and drink contaminated food and water.
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