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Common Pathogens in Coastal Louisiana Waters

Disease Causing Microorganisms in Sewage
Microorganisms	Some Illnesses and Symptoms
Bacteria	Gastroenteritis (includes diarrhea and abdominal pain) salmonellosis (food poisoning), cholera.
Viruses	Fever, common colds, gastroenteritis, diarrhea, respitory infections, hepatitis.
Protozoa	Gastroenteritis, cryptosporidiosis, and giardiasis (including diarrhea and abdominal cramps), dysentary.
Worms	Digestive disturbances, vomiting, restlessness, coughing, chest pain, fever, diarrhea.

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