Difference between revisions of "Recognize the Symptoms of Giardiasis"

{{fa}}Giardiasis, one of the most common intestinal parasites that affect humans, is caused by a microscopic parasite (''Giardia lamblia'') which lives in the intestines of people and animals. It is found on food, surfaces, soil, or water that has been contaminated with the feces of infected animals or humans, producing eggs that can survive in the environment for a long time. People become infected after swallowing the parasite and it is commonly passed on through contaminated drinking water, early childhood centers, and through family contact. The parasite affects nearly 2% of all adults and 6–8% of children in developed countries like the United States. However, in developing countries with poor sanitation systems and water supplies, nearly 33% of people develop giardiasis.<ref name="rf1">http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/giardia/infection-sources.html</ref> Fortunately, the infection typically clears up in a few weeks, although the side effects can linger long after the parasites are gone.

{{fa}}Giardiasis, one of the most common intestinal parasites that affect humans, is caused by a microscopic parasite (''Giardia lamblia'') which lives in the intestines of people and animals. It is found on food, surfaces, soil, or water that has been contaminated with the feces of infected animals or humans, producing eggs that can survive in the environment for a long time. People become infected after swallowing the parasite and it is commonly passed on through contaminated drinking water, early childhood centers, and through family contact. The parasite affects nearly 2% of all adults and 6–8% of children in developed countries like the United States. However, in developing countries with poor sanitation systems and water supplies, nearly 33% of people develop giardiasis.<ref name="rf1">http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/giardia/infection-sources.html</ref> Fortunately, the infection typically clears up in a few weeks, although the side effects can linger long after the parasites are gone.

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