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Giardiasis is an infection of the digestive system caused by tiny parasites called Giardia intestinalis (also known as Giardia lamblia, or Giardia duodenalis).
Articles for Giardiasis
'My advice to travellers is to watch what you eat and drink'
Stuart Cole caught giardiasis while on holiday in South America.
Causes of giardiasis
Giardiasis is caused by microscopic parasites known as Giardia intestinalis. The parasites live in the intestines of humans and animals.
Introduction
Giardiasis is an infection of the digestive system caused by tiny parasites called Giardia intestinalis.
Preventing giardiasis
Giardiasis can often be prevented by practising good hygiene and taking some commonsense precautions.
