Lifetime Costs: The typical total cost for a new septic system over a 20 year period is $6,300 to $13,000 for trenches and mounds, or $13,500 to $32,000 for alternative treatment systems. For multi-household systems, typical trench or mound systems range from $18,500 to $25,000.
What genetic diseases are common among Amish and Mennonites? Amish and Mennonites exhibit certain rare diseases uncommon in other populations. These include Ellis-van Creveld syndrome (a type of dwarfism), glutaric aciduria, Crigler-Najjar syndrome, and maple syrup urine disease.
Thrush, or oral candidiasis, is a fungal infection of the tongue and mouth most common in infants and people who wear dentures. It can also affect people with HIV or diabetes. Thrush causes white or red patches in the mouth that may be sore or become ulcers. In infants an antifungal medication is generally the treatment.