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Biological Contaminants

Biological Contaminants. - Mere, Ethan, Mike, Jack.

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Biological Contaminants

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  1. Biological Contaminants - Mere, Ethan, Mike, Jack

  2. Hepatitis A is an enteric virus that is very small. It can be transferred through contaminated water, causing outbreaks. The virus is eliminated by a person carrying it, and if the sewage contaminates the water supply, then the virus is carried in the water until it is consumed by a host. Hepatitis A

  3. Dangerous and sometimes deadly biological contaminant found in water or in foods washed with contaminated water(most common in raw seafood) • Symptoms include mild to severe diarrhea, vomiting and dehydration, and can last anywhere from a few hours, up to five days. • Replenishing fluids and using antibiotics is the only way to shorten duration of symptoms. Cholera

  4. E. Coli • E. coli (Escherichia coli) is a type of fecal coliform bacteria found in the intestines of animals and humans. • There are numerous strains of E.coli, the majority of which are harmless. However, E.coli strain 0157:H7 is one of the most serious drinking water contaminants. • It is responsible for numerous North America deaths each year. E. coli

  5. http://www.ecoliblog.com/uploads/image/e-coli.jpg http://extoxnet.orst.edu/faqs/safedrink/microorg.htm#Hepatitis%20A: • http://www.thewaterq.com/wnews1/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=93&layout=blog&Itemid=451 Resources

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