Illnesses you could get from exposure to flood water from Hurricane Florence

The video discusses health risks associated with floodwater exposure, including diseases like cryptosporidiosis, E. coli, and giardiasis, which can cause diarrhea and nausea. It also highlights the risk of tetanus from open wounds exposed to contaminated water and explains trench foot, a condition caused by prolonged exposure to water, leading to pain, swelling, and numbness.

Which of the following diseases can be contracted by consuming contaminated floodwater?

• Tuberculosis

• Influenza

• Cryptosporidiosis

• Malaria

What are common symptoms of diarrheal diseases mentioned in the video?

• Headache and dizziness

• Fever and chills

• Cough and sore throat

• Diarrhea and nausea

How can tetanus be contracted according to the video?

• Through open wounds exposed to floodwater

• Through mosquito bites

• By eating undercooked meat

• By inhaling contaminated air

What condition can result from prolonged exposure to flooded waters?

• Sunburn

• Trench foot

• Heat stroke

• Frostbite

Which symptoms are associated with trench foot?

• Fever and fatigue

• Blisters and peeling skin

• Pain, swelling, and numbness

• Itching and redness