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Hi, is there a water borne bacteria that can cause a liver diasease?

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Dr. Sylvie Stacy answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Not that I am aware: To my knowledge, water-borne bacteria do not cause liver disease. Hepatitis A and E, which are viruses, can be transmitted through water. There is also a parasitic infection called schistosomiasis that affects the liver and is water-borne.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 2/21/2016

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