Diseases Spread by Cockroaches

Cockroaches are synonymous with dirty and neglected areas. Although cockroaches do not have poison, this pest has the potential to cause disease problems. Diseases spread by cockroaches are not limited to diarrhea.

List of Diseases Spread by Cockroaches
Cockroaches carry various bacteria because they eat anything and stay in dirty areas. If their food is contaminated with bacteria, the bacteria will survive.

1. Dysentery
   Dysentery is an intestinal infection that causes severe diarrhea with blood or mucus in the stool. This disease is caused by a variety of bacteria and some of the most common are Salmonella or E. coli bacteria.
2. Cholera
   Cholera is a disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholera. Generally, people affected by this disease will experience diarrhea and vomiting. This disease can also infect other people who live with cholera patients.
3. Leprosy
   Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. Exposure to this disease can cause skin damage, nerve damage, and muscle weakness. If not addressed will result in disability in the limbs.
4. Typhoid Fever
   The disease is caused by salmonella bacteria, a type of bacteria known to be carried by cockroaches.
5. Diarrhea
   It can be said that diarrhea is the most common condition of a series of diseases carried by cockroaches. If within a few days diarrhea does not improve, you should see a doctor confirm your condition, because there could be a serious infection or irritation of the intestines that requires medical treatment.

Those are some of the diseases that can be spread by them. If you feel that the cockroach has started to bother you, you can use the services of a professional cockroach exterminator.