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Giardia Infections

Giardiasis is an illness caused by a parasite called Giardia intestinalis. It lives in soil, food, and water. It may also be on surfaces that have been contaminated with waste. You can become infected if you swallow the parasite. You can also get it if you're exposed to human feces (poop) through sexual contact.

The risk of getting giardia is higher for travelers to countries where it is common, people in child care settings, and those who drink untreated water.

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  1. Giardia Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... is an illness caused by a parasite called Giardia intestinalis. It lives in soil, food, and water. ... poop) through sexual contact. The risk of getting giardia is higher for travelers to countries where it ...
  2. Giardia, or giardiasis, is a parasitic infection of the small intestine. A tiny parasite called Giardia lamblia causes it. ... The giardia parasite lives in soil, food, and water. It may also be found on surfaces that have come ...
  3. Giardia & Pets (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
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  5. Giardia: Illness & Symptoms (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
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  6. Giardia Infection (Giardiasis) (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
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  8. Giardia: General Information (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
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  9. Giardia Infection Treatment (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
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  10. ... of age caused by the protozoa Cryptosporidium or Giardia. Protozoa are suspected as the cause when diarrhea ...
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