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Giardia
caused by bacteria Giardia lamblia (protozoan)
Giardia can be very serious in people with weakened imune systems. Giardia is a common water bourne illness. This can be contracted by swimming in or consuming infected water. The symptons of Giardia are diarrhea, gas, abdominal pain and a general feeling of sickness. This is a gastrointestinal infection so the main symptons will be linked to the gastrointestinal system. The main types of cures for this particular infection are plenty of fluid replacement to combat the dehydration caused by the diarrhea and anti parasitic drugs.
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