Experts say that drinking unclean water could pose dangers of contracting amoebiasis, a disease capable of affecting a contracted individual’s bowel movement, possibly producing occasional to frequent bloody stools.
This disease is caused by the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica. Oftentimes, amoebiasis is contracted by a person who consumes unclean food or water contaminated by the parasite.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), amoebiasis is a worldwide disease prevalent in unclean areas especially among developing countries.
A person infected with amoebiasis could possibly experience diarrhea or dysentery.
Chronic amoebiasis, a more serious form of the disease, could take toll on the human body causing fatigue, weight loss and occasional fever.
The parasite could also transfer to other organs, known as extraintestinal amoebiasis.
According to Dr. Jill Buensuceso, an internal medicine expert, amoebiasis could be a long-term disease if neglected.
"Maiingest yun ng tao, sa loob ng tao nagiging cyst. 'Yun 'yung form na mahirap na mamatay at 'yun 'yung pwede magtagal, posibleng lifetime (Once ingested by humans, it could possibly form a cyst which is difficult to eliminate, and could possibly thrive inside the body for a lifetime)."
Experts add that unclean practices could contribute to the spread of the disease. For instance, people who contracted the disease have the Entamoeba histolytica parasites in their feces.
If they do not wash their hands properly, there is a possibility that the parasites could transfer to objects touched by the person.
To avoid waterborne diseases, DOH advises the public to always properly wash water containers, and ensure the cleanliness of a household’s water supply. The public must also undertake frequent sanitary measures to ensure safety.
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