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What is the illness called when you drink the water from Mexico?
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∙ 15y ago
The sickness is called "Montezuma's Revenge". In scientific terms, it's called "Amoebic Dysentery". It is contracted through the ingestion of tainted water through the old and dysfunctional water pipes in Mexico. The Amoebas get into your intestinal tract and begins eating away at everything and that's what gives you the runs. It can be fatal because of dehydration if not given antibiotics. Hope this helped...
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∙ 14y agoUnlike US water, tap water in Mexico has been poorly treated, and Mexican water systems are pretty old. Although it has been chlorinated, such water still has some microorganisms that can harm your digestive system if you drink it, sometimes provoking diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
Instead, you should always drink bottled water in Mexico.
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Is it unsafe to drink water in Mexico while on holiday?
Only the tap water; bottled water is safe to drink.
Why is it unsafe to drink untreated water?
Contains bacteria that will lead to illness
Could you drink water from gulf of Mexico yes or no?
The water found in the Gulf of Mexico is salt (not fresh) water. Drinking such water could lead to kidney failure. So definitively no, you can't drink that water.
Why is it unsafe to drink untreated pond water?
Contains bacteria that will lead to illness
Can you drink the water in cabo san lucas?
No. Tap water drinking is a no-no in Mexico.
Should you drink the water in Mexico?
NoAnswerNo I would be cautious. No, but fortunately you can drink the beer!It's better to avoid drinking tap water in countries like mexico, india, etc. Stick to bottled water. ;]
What is it called when you don't drink enough water?
When you do not drink enough water, this is called dehydration/dehydrate.
What do people do in Lourdes?
they go to pray for the illness and drink and bathe in the holy water. and also go their on pilgramages
Bodies of water and landforms such as the gulf of Mexico?
bodies of water and landforms such as the gulf of MEXICO is called
What is it called when you drink to much water?
Water Intoxication and Hyponatremia
Why is the drinking water bad in Mexico?
Tap water is not safe. You should only drink bottled water.
How does giardiasis move?
Giardiasis is a bacteria that lives in water. So if you drink giardiasis infected waters, you will get the illness. They basically swim.
