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Description: A parasite that causes infection of the small intestine. Illness: Giardiasis (symptoms include diarrhea, gas, greasy stools). Prevention: Practice good hygiene, avoid drinking water that might be contaminated, filter or boil wild water.

Description: A protozoan parasite that can survive in environments for long periods. Illness: Cryptosporidiosis (symptoms include watery diarrhea, stomach cramps). Prevention: Wash hands with soap and water, avoid drinking untreated water, filter or use ultraviolet disinfection for unregulated water sources.

Description: Bacteria found in soil and food products. Illness: B. cereus food poisoning (symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea). Prevention: Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold, refrigerate leftovers promptly, avoid leaving food at room temperature for long periods.

Description: Bacteria found in soil, water, and contaminated food. Illness: Listeriosis (symptoms include fever, muscle aches, nausea). Prevention: Cook raw food from animal sources, wash raw vegetables, keep uncooked meats separate from other foods.

Description: Bacteria passed from one infected person to another. Illness: Shigellosis (symptoms include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps). Prevention: Practice good hand hygiene, disinfect surfaces, avoid swallowing water from ponds or untreated pools.

Description: A group of viruses that cause inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Illness: Norovirus infection (symptoms include stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea). Prevention: Wash hands regularly, rinse fruits and vegetables, disinfect contaminated surfaces.

Description: Bacteria associated with brackish or saltwater. Illness: Cholera (symptoms include severe diarrhea and dehydration). Prevention: Drink and use safe water, cook seafood thoroughly, wash hands with soap.

Description: Bacteria that live in the intestines of humans and animals. Some strains can be harmful. Illness: Varies; Can cause diarrhea, urinary tract infections, respiratory illness, pneumonia, and other illnesses. Prevention: Cook meats thoroughly, avoid raw milk, wash produce, practice good hygiene.

Description: Bacteria commonly found on the skin and in the noses of people. Illness: Staphylococcal food poisoning (symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea). Prevention: Keep kitchens clean, wash hands, store food at proper temperatures.

Description: A virus that affects the liver and is excreted in feces. Illness: Hepatitis A (symptoms include fatigue, nausea, stomach pain, jaundice). Prevention: Get vaccinated, practice good hand hygiene, avoid food and water from sources of unknown quality.

Description: Bacteria that can be found in soil, sediment, and the intestines of animals and humans. Illness: C. perfringens food poisoning (symptoms include abdominal cramps and diarrhea). Prevention: Keep food at safe temperatures, avoid preparing too much food ahead of time, reheating leftovers thoroughly.

Description: Bacteria found in warm seawater. Illness: Can cause wound infections or a severe blood infection if ingested. Prevention: Thoroughly cook shellfish, especially oysters, avoid exposing open wounds to warm seawater, wash hands after handling raw shellfish.

Description: Bacteria commonly found in the intestines of animals. Illness: Campylobacteriosis (symptoms include diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain). Prevention: Cook all poultry thoroughly, prevent cross-contamination, drink pasteurized milk.

Description: A parasitic roundworm found in undercooked meat, especially pork. Illness: Trichinellosis (symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, muscle pain). Prevention: Cook meat to safe temperatures, freeze pork, practice good food hygiene.