[at-l] what *IS* the risk of water borne pathology?

[hiker 317]

For those who don't have a tv, or haven't seen these case studies, there are
some infectiously interesting videos here:
http://animal.discovery.com/tv/monsters-inside-me/episode/
bottom-line: some parasites are so good at being parasites that symptoms may
not appear until decades after infection. Of course, some organisms eat your
brain right away...
On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 8:04 PM, Tenacious Tanasi <
tenacious_tanasi at yahoo.com> wrote:

>   I don't even own a water filter.  I usually just fill up and let the
> floaties settle then drink up.  Or couse I'm very selective in where I fill
> up.
>
> I think the reason I haven't ever gotten sick is that I NEVER eat after
> anyone else and I do not touch offered foods unless it is completely
> sealed....never ever ever reach down into someone's bag of gorp, etc... I
> always pour out when I share.  And, hand sanitizer is a must item in the
> pack.  :)
>
> Tenacious Tanasi
>
>
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