Diseases

• Typhoid Fever: Caused by Salmonella typhi, flies can spread this bacteria through contaminated food and water.
• Cholera: Caused by Vibrio cholerae, flies can transmit this bacteria from feces to food.
• Dysentery: Both bacterial (Shigella) and amoebic dysentery can be spread by flies, leading to severe diarrhea.
• Diarrhea: Flies can transmit various pathogens, including Escherichia coli and Campylobacter, causing gastrointestinal issues.
• Tuberculosis: Flies can carry Mycobacterium tuberculosis from infected sputum to food.
• Anthrax: Flies can spread Bacillus anthracis spores, particularly in areas with livestock.
• Eye Infections: Flies can spread bacteria like Chlamydia trachomatis, leading to trachoma, an infectious eye disease.