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Pathogenic Aquatic Microorganisms to Humans

The dataset contains information about various microorganisms, their characteristics, and the diseases they cause. Each entry details the microorganism's classification, transmission methods, symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment options, and geographic distribution, making it a valuable resource for understanding infectious diseases caused by these pathogens.

  1. Microorganism: The scientific name of the pathogen under consideration.
  2. Type: The classification of the pathogen, indicating whether it is a bacterium or protozoan.
  3. Pathogen Group: The broader category to which the microorganism belongs.
  4. Transmission Route: The method through which the pathogen is transmitted to humans.
  5. Symptoms: The clinical manifestations experienced by individuals infected with the pathogen.
  6. Diagnosis: The laboratory methods used to confirm the presence of the microorganism.
  7. Treatment: The recommended therapies or interventions to treat the infections caused by the pathogen.
  8. Geographic Distribution: The regions where the microorganism is commonly found or endemic.

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Microorganism Type Pathogen Group Transmission Route Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Geographic Distribution
Vibrio cholerae Bacterium Bacteria Fecal-oral Diarrhea, dehydration Stool culture Rehydration, antibiotics Global, endemic in some regions
Naegleria fowleri Protozoan Amoeba Freshwater exposure Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis CSF analysis Amphotericin B, miltefosine Worldwide, freshwater bodies
Cryptosporidium parvum Protozoan Apicomplexan Fecal-oral Diarrhea, abdominal cramps Stool examination Supportive treatment Worldwide, especially in developing countries
Giardia lamblia Protozoan Flagellate Fecal-oral Diarrhea, nausea Stool examination Metronidazole, tinidazole Worldwidely distributed, water sources
Legionella pneumophila Bacterium Bacteria Inhalation of aerosols Legionnaires' disease Sputum culture Antibiotics, supportive care Worldwide, often in water systems
Escherichia coli O157:H7 Bacterium Bacteria Fecal-oral Severe diarrhea, kidney failure Stool culture Supportive care, dialysis for kidney failure Worldwide, food and waterborne outbreaks
Acanthamoeba castellanii Protozoan Amoeba Contact with contaminated water Acanthamoeba keratitis Corneal scraping Antimicrobial therapy Worldwide, freshwater lakes
Shigella sonnei Bacterium Bacteria Fecal-oral Diarrhea, abdominal pain Stool culture Antibiotics, hydration Global, common in areas of poor sanitation
Salmonella enterica Bacterium Bacteria Fecal-oral Diarrhea, fever Stool culture Fluids, antibiotics in severe cases Global, food and waterborne
Clostridium botulinum Bacterium Bacteria Ingestion of toxins Botulism Clinical diagnosis, toxin detection Antitoxin, supportive care Global, foodborne contamination
Vibrio parahaemolyticus Bacterium Bacteria Consumption of contaminated seafood Gastroenteritis Stool culture Supportive management Coastal areas, worldwide
Vibrio vulnificus Bacterium Bacteria Wound infections, ingestion of raw seafood Skin lesions, gastroenteritis Culture of wound or stool Antibiotics, supportive care Coastal areas, warm seawater
Plasmodium spp. Protozoan Apicomplexan Mosquito bites (not aquatic but often water-related) Malaria Blood smear, rapid tests Antimalarials Tropical and subtropical regions
Calymmatobacterium granulomatis Bacterium Bacteria Sexual contact (affinity for water-related habitats) Granuloma inguinale Serological tests, biopsy Antibiotics Tropical regions
Microcystis aeruginosa Cyanobacteria Toxin-producing Water contact Hepatotoxicosis Toxin analysis Supportive care Worldwide in freshwater
Schistosoma mansoni Trematode Parasite Skin contact with contaminated water Schistosomiasis Serology, stool examination Praziquantel Tropical, subtropical regions
Staphylococcus aureus Bacterium Bacteria Wound contamination, skin contact with water Skin infections, pneumonia Culture, sensitivity testing Antibiotics based on sensitivity Worldwide, in various environments
Campylobacter jejuni Bacterium Bacteria Fecal-oral, contaminated water Diarrhea, fever Stool culture Fluids, antibiotics in severe cases Worldwide, food and waterborne
Bacillus cereus Bacterium Bacteria Foodborne, diarrhea from contaminated water Diarrhea, vomiting Stool culture Supportive care Worldwide, common in food products
Parasite spp. (various species) Protozoan Parasite Water consumption Varied symptoms depending on species Stool examination Antimicrobials or antiparasitics Global
Clonorchis sinensis Trematode Parasite Ingestion of contaminated fish Clonorchiasis Stool examination, serology Praziquantel Southeast Asia, China
Fasciola hepatica Trematode Parasite Ingestion of contaminated water plants Fascioliasis Stool examination, serology Triclabendazole Worldwide, endemic in agricultural areas
Neorickettsia sennetsu Bacterium Bacteria Ingestion of infected water or fish Sennetsu fever Serology Doxycycline Southeast Asia, Japan
Chlamydia psittaci Bacterium Bacteria Inhalation or water exposure (indirect) Psittacosis Serology, culture Doxycycline, azithromycin Worldwide, in environments with birds
Clostridium perfringens Bacterium Bacteria Foodborne, contaminated water Gastroenteritis, food poisoning Stool culture Supportive treatment Global, commonly associated with meats
Norovirus Virus Virus Fecal-oral, contaminated water Gastroenteritis Stool assay Supportive care Worldwide, food and waterborne outbreaks
Yersinia enterocolitica Bacterium Bacteria Fecal-oral, contaminated water Yersiniosis Stool culture Antibiotics for severe cases Worldwide, food and waterborne outbreaks
Leptospira interrogans Bacterium Bacteria Contact with contaminated water Leptospirosis Serology, PCR Doxycycline, supportive treatment Worldwide, in areas with rodents
Helminths (various species) Parasite Worms Ingestion of contaminated water Varied symptoms depending on species Stool examination Antiparasitic treatment Global, especially in areas with poor sanitation
Naegleria spp. Protozoan Amoeba Contact with freshwater Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis CSF analysis Amphotericin B Worldwide, freshwater hotspots
Escherichia coli (non-O157) Bacterium Bacteria Fecal-oral Gastroenteritis Stool culture Supportive care Worldwide, food and waterborne outbreaks
Aeromonas hydrophila Bacterium Bacteria Contact with contaminated water Gastroenteritis, skin infections Culture of stool or wound Fluids, antibiotics for severe infections Worldwide, in freshwater bodies
Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bacterium Bacteria Infection through water contact Infections in immunocompromised Culture of infected area Antibiotics based on sensitivity Worldwide, particularly in watery environments
Salmonella typhi Bacterium Bacteria Fecal-oral, contaminated water Typhoid fever Blood cultures, stool cultures Antibiotics Global, endemic in some regions
Trichinella spiralis Helminth Parasite Ingestion of undercooked fish or meat Trichinosis Biopsy, serology Supportive care, antiparasitics Global, depending on meat consumption
Cholera toxin-producing E. coli Bacterium Bacteria Fecal-oral Diarrhea, dehydration Stool culture Rehydration, antibiotics Global, especially in areas with cholera outbreaks
Bacillus anthracis Bacterium Bacteria Water or soil exposure (indirect) Anthrax Blood culture, toxin detection Antibiotics, antitoxin Worldwide, particularly in livestock areas
Helminthic group (various species) Helminth Worms Water ingestion Varied depending on species Stool examination Antiparasitic medications Global, common in developing countries
Bolbophorus confusus Trematode Parasite Ingestion of contaminated fish Fish disease transmission potential Stool examination Supportive and antiparasitic Wetland areas of the US
Enterococci (various species) Bacterium Bacteria Contaminated water Wounds, urinary infections Culture Antibiotic therapy Worldwide, especially in human activity areas
Aliivibrio fischeri Bacterium Bacteria Contact with seawater Skin infections, gastrointestinal illness Culture Antibiotics if severe Worldwide, marine habitats
Neisseria meningitidis Bacterium Bacteria Contact with contaminated water aerosols Meningitis Blood culture; lumbar puncture Ceftriaxone, prophylaxis Worldwide, particularly in crowded areas
Vibrio fluvialis Bacterium Bacteria Fecal-oral, typically through water Diarrhea, gastroenteritis Stool culture Rehydration, antibiotics if severe Coastal areas of tropical regions
Trichuris trichiura Helminth Parasite Fecal-oral, contaminated water Trichuriasis Stool examination Antiparasitic treatment Tropical and subtropical regions
Plasmodium vivax Protozoan Apicomplexan Mosquito bites, water bodies Malaria Blood smear, rapid tests Antimalarials Tropical regions
Polyomavirus Virus Virus Water exposure (rare) Renal disease potential PCR, serology Targeted therapy for symptoms Global, often in immunocompromised
Neisseria gonorrhoeae Bacterium Bacteria Sexual contact, water sources (possible) Gonorrhea Culture Antibiotics Worldwide, in sexually active populations
Mycobacterium marinum Bacterium Bacteria Contact with freshwater or marine environments Fish tank granuloma Culture of lesion Antibiotics Global, in aquaria or natural waters
Campylobacter coli Bacterium Bacteria Contaminated water Diarrhea, fever Stool culture Supportive management, antibiotics Global, in contaminated food and water
Schistosoma japonicum Trematode Parasite Skin contact with contaminated water Schistosomiasis Stool examination, serology Praziquantel Southeast Asia, in freshwater sources
Neorickettsia helminthoeca Bacterium Bacteria Ingestion of infected fish Salmon poisoning Serological tests, clinical signs Antibiotics Pacific Northwest US, affects canids
Phytophthora spp. Oomycete Water mold Infection of aquatic plants Plant diseases Visual inspection, lab tests Fungicides for crops Global, affects aquatic and agricultural environments
Babesia microti Protozoan Apicomplexan Tick bites, possibly water-related exposure Babesiosis Blood smear, serology Antimalarials, supportive care Northeastern US, rates increasing
Mycobacterium chelonae Bacterium Bacteria Infection from water sources Skin infections, pulmonary disease Culture Antibiotic therapy Global, particularly in aquatic habitats
Sarcocystis spp. Protozoan Parasite Ingestion of contaminated undercooked meat or fish Sarcocystosis Muscle biopsy Supportive treatment Global, foodborne potential
Toxoplasma gondii Protozoan Apicomplexan Contact with contaminated water or soil Toxoplasmosis Serological tests Supportive care Worldwide, especially in felines
Ascitic fluid bacteria (various species) Bacterium Bacteria Infection via aquatic environments Peritonitis, abdominal pain Culture of fluid Antibiotics Global, especially in ascitic patients
Enterobius vermicularis Helminth Parasite Airborne, water ingestion possible Enterobiasis Tape test, stool exam Antiparasitic treatment Global, commonly affects children
Petroleum-associated marine bacteria Bacterium Bacteria Water exposure from contaminated sites Varied infections Culture of clinical samples Antibiotics for specific infections Areas affected by oil spills
Clostridium difficile Bacterium Bacteria Fecal-oral, contaminated water Antibiotic-associated diarrhea Stool assay Antibiotics, supportive care Worldwide, prevalent in healthcare settings
Brucella spp. Bacterium Bacteria Ingestion of contaminated water or unpasteurized dairy Brucellosis Blood cultures Antibiotics (doxycycline, rifampin) Worldwide, particularly in livestock areas
Streptococcus pneumoniae Bacterium Bacteria Waterborne aerosols possible Pneumonia, meningitis Culture of sputum or CSF Antibiotics Worldwide, including aquatic birds
Rotavirus Virus Virus Fecal-oral, contaminated water Gastroenteritis Stool assay Supportive care Global, common in children
Vibrio cholerae non-O1, non-O139 Bacterium Bacteria Wound infections, consumption of contaminated seafood Gastroenteritis Stool culture Supportive treatment Tropical and subtropical regions
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Bacterium Bacteria Water exposure in healthcare settings Pneumonia, wound infections Culture of infected sites Antibiotics based on sensitivity Worldwide, particularly in healthcare settings
Helminthic group (various species) Helminth Worms Ingestion of contaminated water Varied symptoms Stool examination Antiparasitic medications Global, common in developing countries
Tropheryma whipplei Bacterium Bacteria Possible waterborne transmission Whipple's disease Biopsy, PCR Antibiotics Global, rare but serious
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