Can you catch giardia orally? or is it jus through poop?

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Can you catch giardia orally? or is it jus through poop?

2006-12-04 00:45:19 · 3 answers · asked by warhulc 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases

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well you can catch it orally if something is contaminated with poop. say your dog or cat is infectet, clean themselves (eventuallylick analy) and then lick your face or you pet them and the giardia get to your mouth over your hands. Also through contaminated water and unwashed fresh fruit or vegtables that are potentially contaminated.

2006-12-04 00:51:30 · answer #1 · answered by mrs.tee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

I believe it comes from drinking infected water.

2006-12-04 08:48:35 · answer #2 · answered by bookfreak2day 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Contaminated water, mostly due to beaver activity upstream.

2006-12-04 08:57:32 · answer #3 · answered by jimbobob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋