The document discusses how bacteria can cause disease in humans by entering a host, reproducing within the host, and damaging host tissues. It then provides details on the various ways bacteria can be transmitted between hosts, including through droplets, contaminated food/water, and vectors. The document also examines how bacteria reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions and calculates the potential growth within a school day. Finally, it discusses several pathogenic protozoa like Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia that can be transmitted through contaminated water and cause diseases like dysentery.