1. Everybody swallows pool water, especially little boys on hot days. 2. In addition to having a throat too sore to swallow water comfortably, the victims of strep throat are likely to feel sick all over. 3. It was impossible to keep from swallowing sea water. 4. It was there Brody contracted the virus caused by E. Coli bacteria when he swallowed water infected by a sick child. 5. Kati remembers being confused and cold and then numb, gulping for air and swallowing water. 6. Leptospirosis is contracted by coming into contact with or swallowing water contaminated with animal urine. 7. No longer can infants put their heads underwater and risk swallowing water. 8. People get sick by swallowing contaminated water or by getting it in their eyes or in open cuts. 9. They also should avoid fountain sodas and drinks made from concentrate and be careful about swallowing water when showering or brushing their teeth. 10. Because people might not realize their upset stomach is the result of having swallowed water while swimming, outbreaks are not always reported, health officials said. |