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Selected infectious diseases associated with solid waste
| Type of Waste | Diseases Associated with Waste |
|---|---|
| Infected sharp waste | Staphylococcosis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, AIDS, Streptococcosis, tetanus |
| Waste-generated infected dust | Anthrax, trachoma, mycosis, conjuctitivis, pneumonia |
| Vectors breeding in or living in waste generated ponds | Malaria, filariasis |
| Stray animals and rodents feeding on waste | Rabies, plague, leishmaniasis, hydatidosis |
(Source: WHO, 1997)
