Giardiasis

Other Places To Get Help

Online Resources

Parasitic Disease Information
U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Web Address:	www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/giardiasis/default.htm
This Web site provides a fact sheet and other helpful links for information about giardiasis. The site also has a listing of state CDC agencies for direct contact. The CDC provides tips for travelers on how to avoid infection with giardia while traveling.
Swimming Information
U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Web Address:	www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming
This Web site provides tips and fact sheets to help people reduce the chances of getting an illness from swimming in recreational waters such as lakes, rivers, swimming pools, and oceans.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: October 16, 2007
Medical Review:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine W. David Colby IV, MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease
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