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==Primary Prevention== | |||
To prevent and control infection with the [[Giardia lamblia|''Giardia'']] parasite, it is important to: | |||
*Practice good handwashing and [[Hygiene|hygiene]] | |||
*Avoid water (drinking or recreational) that may be contaminated | |||
*Avoid eating food that may be contaminated | |||
*Safe sexual practices, especially regarding anal sex, may decrease the risk of contracting or spreading [[Giardiasis|giardiasis]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Needs | [[Category:Needs overview]] | ||
[[Category:Parasitic diseases]] | [[Category:Parasitic diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Water-borne diseases]] | [[Category:Water-borne diseases]] | ||
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Primary Prevention
To prevent and control infection with the Giardia parasite, it is important to:
- Practice good handwashing and hygiene
- Avoid water (drinking or recreational) that may be contaminated
- Avoid eating food that may be contaminated
- Safe sexual practices, especially regarding anal sex, may decrease the risk of contracting or spreading giardiasis