Giardiasis

(Giardia)

Giardiasis is an enteric disease caused when a person ingests the parasite Giardia, usually from water or food that has been contaminated. Person-to-person spread can also occur, including in child care settings.  Symptoms of infection include diarrhea, gas, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting. Giardiasis can be prevented through careful hand washing and avoiding drinking untreated water.

 

Event

PHO Rounds: Equity-Based Approaches to Pandemic Preparedness

This hands-on session provides information and tools to mitigate the unequal and negative effects of pandemics through equity-based pandemic preparedness. 

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Communicable Disease Control

Communicable.DiseaseControl@oahpp.ca

Updated 13 Dec 2024