Infectious Causes of Irritable Bowe... Oct 19, 2009
Giardia lamblia is a protozoal parasite that colonizes the small intestine, causing an illness called giardiasis. Acute giardiasis can resemble traveler's diarrhea, but it can also become chronic, often causing weight loss and. (Suite101.com)
Pools may be harmful to health Aug 30, 2009
In 2007, the most recent national data available, the CDC received more than 19,000 reports of giardiasis. Georgia has reported 595 cases so far this year, up from 413 cases during the same period in 2008. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Cancer linked to shots can be fatal for cats Mar 29, 2009
Vaccines not generally recommended: Vaccines against these diseases are viewed by the AAFP expert panel as either unnecessary or ineffective: Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP); giardiasis. Source: American Association of Feline Practitioners 2006 vaccine advisory panel report; Cornell Feline Health Center and AJC research. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
EDITORIAL: Dog rules are changing Mar 7, 2009
Doodycalls states dog feces is one of the most common carriers of the following diseases: heartworms, whipworms, hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms, Parvo, Corona, Giardiasis, Salmonellosis, Cryptosporidiosis, and Campylobacteriosis. We do not know what these diseases are, nor do we want to find out. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Attorney says water made many sick Feb 18, 2009
Safran said there are three groups of people that his firm is representing: people who went through a battery of tests and the giardiasis parasite was diagnosed; people who had symptoms, had tests, but the cause of their illness was not determined; and people who had symptoms but never sought medical attention. Safran said stool samples were the key in examinations. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
