This disease may be acquired by swimming in contaminated surface waters or pools and spas. Of great significance is the low infective dose of between 10-100 organisms. Shigella is transmitted directly or indirectly via the fecal-oral route and may occur due to the ingestion of contaminated food or water.

In most cases, the stools contain blood and mucus. Learn more about the diseases that our team of public health consultants can provide expert consultation including: ShigellosisĪlso called bacillary dysentery, this is an acute bacterial disease characterized by fever, nausea, vomiting, cramps and diarrhea caused by Shigella species. EHA Consulting Group can assist in the epidemiological investigation and analysis of diseases associated with these recreational bathing activities and can provide you with expert consultation in legal matters related to outbreaks. There are several communicable diseases of concern that are commonly associated with recreational swimming, wading and use of bathing locations. People become ill due to consumption of contaminated water, sometimes even when this water has been adequately chlorinated or sanitized. Recreational bathing includes swimming in pools, spas and hot tubs or wading/swimming in lakes, ponds, rivers, oceans or water parks. One activity that is supposed to be fun and safe, recreational bathing, has become a health risk.

Diseases Acquired via Recreational Bathing (Public Swimming Pools)ĭiseases Acquired via Recreational Bathing (Public Swimming Pools) Epidemiological InvestigationsĪll across the nation, people engage in various recreational activities that are dangerous and potentially life threatening - skydiving, rock climbing, mountain biking, whitewater river rafting and skiing.

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