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Can Diseases Be Transmitted Through Water?

I accidentally drank out of someone else's water bottle. I dont know who's it was, but I drank out of it half the day thinking it was mine. There was water left in it when I first drank out of it, and then I re-filled it throughout the day. I didn't realize the bottle wasn't mine until I got in my car at lunch and there was my water bottle. Is there anything I need to be worried about, like catching any diseases or sicknesses. I am worried because I dont know who's water it was and I am a breast feeding mother. Please let me know if there is anything I need to do. Thanks. I am a 30YOWF. I am 5'2" and 112#.
Tue, 17 Jun 2014
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Dear Friend
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.

If the person is carrying some infection, then you might get it.

Mostly viral infection spreads through sharing water.

If the water is contaminated, then Diarrhea, Hepatitis A and E can occur.

Now you can't do any thing.

Just wait, if you get any signs and symptoms related to jaundice or you get fever, then contact your doctor and write to us about your symptoms.

This is my personal opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.

Stay Healthy
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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Can Diseases Be Transmitted Through Water?

Dear Friend Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern. If the person is carrying some infection, then you might get it. Mostly viral infection spreads through sharing water. If the water is contaminated, then Diarrhea, Hepatitis A and E can occur. Now you can t do any thing. Just wait, if you get any signs and symptoms related to jaundice or you get fever, then contact your doctor and write to us about your symptoms. This is my personal opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me. Stay Healthy Dr Anshul Varshney, MD