WRDW: 1 in 10 people exposed to raw sewage will catch an infectious disease

Avatar photoStaff1 min readJanuary 13, 2017

Dr. Jose Vazquez, chief of the Division of Infectious Disease, spoke with WRDW about how people living with raw sewage can be in danger of infectious diseases.

“People living with sewage back-up especially in their homes are at risk of Hepatitis A,” Vazquez said. “Bacteria can splash on you clothes or permeate through the skin.”

Vazquez tells how sewage backup is not only an issue locally but also around the country. “At least 10 million people are exposed to raw sewage,” Vazquez said. “Out of those at least 10 percent get infected frequently.”

Read more about raw sewage backup or watch his interview below.

WRDW: 1 in 10 people exposed to raw sewage will get catch an infectious disease

Jan. 5, 2017

Like
Like Love Haha Wow Sad Angry
Tagged as
Avatar photo
Written by
Staff

Augusta University Staff is a collection of talented writers, photographers, students and professionals; all working together to promote and support the amazing impacts and every day wins of Augusta University and the people that make up JagNation.

View all articles
Related articles

Jagwire is your source for news and stories from Augusta University. Daily updates highlight the many ways students, faculty, staff, researchers and clinicians "bring their A games" in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state of Georgia.