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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 May 2008
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Giardia
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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.
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Sep 2008
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Gastroenteritis - giardiasis
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Better Health Channel
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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 treated with medications.
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Oct 2007
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Water and good health
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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Guide to water and good health including information on health benefits of water and the facts about the safety of Sydney drinking water.
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Jul 1999
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