Giardia

Giardia is the name of a microscopic parasite that can live in the human bowel. The sickness that this parasite causes is called giardiasis.

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Reviewed October 2011

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Title:   Giardia
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Giardiasis ('gee-ar-dye-a-sis') is an infection of the bowel caused by a parasite called Giardia duodenalis (or Giardia lamblia or Giardia intestinalis). Giardiasis causes abdominal (tummy) pain and diarrhoea.
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Gastroenteritis - giardiasis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Giardiasis is a form of gastroenteritis, also known as gastro. It is caused by the parasite Giardia Lamblia. It can lead to diarrhoea, fatigue and weight loss, although many people do not develop any symptoms at all. Giardiasis can be spread by contaminated drinking water. It can also be spread by faecal contamination of public water supplies or recreational swimming areas, such as pools and spas. Giardiasis can be treated with medications.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Giardiasis
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service
Description:   Causes and prevention of giardiasis, an intestinal infection causing symptoms like diarrhoea, stomach cramps and nausea.
Date:   Jun 2001
Title:   Water and good health
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Guide to water and good health including information on health benefits of water and the facts about the safety of Sydney drinking water.
Date:   Jul 1999

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