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Giardia —A Worldwide Cause Of Diarrhea
The mystery was, how did a 55 year old man with diarrhea for over a week get Giardiasis?
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Drinking Stream Water
part 2
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Giardia lamblia and Giardiasis
Giardia lamblia contaminates surface water all over the world and can cause an unpleasant prolonged intestinal illness known as giardiasis, or beaver fever.
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Down Under Water Woes
Giardia and Cryptosporidium found in water supply in Sydney, Australia.
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What Is In the Pool Water?
Pool water can carry disease-causing germs. Click above to find out how to protect youself and your family from these recreational water illnesses.
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Giardia aka Beaver Fever
Providing Fido and Fluffy with fresh, clean water just makes good sense. However, not only can it keep them healthy, it can also prevent your two-legged family members fr
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Conversations about Drinking Stream Water
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The Canada Goose and Parasites
Canada Geese, Branta canadensis, are great migrators that have adapted to life with humans. Studies show that they help spread human parasitic diseases to new places.
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Feline Vaccinations
Vaccinations for cats should be chosen based on the individual cat's risk of becoming infected with disease. Only cats at high risk of disease should be vaccinated.
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Pets on the Loose
Keeping your pets safe in a fenced yard and walking them on a leash can prevent injury, illness and much, much worse. Conscientious owners keep pets in sight!
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Protozoan Parasites in Dirt
Many protozoan parasites have a hardy stage that survives for long periods in soil and water. Others normally thrive and multiply in the environment.
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Review of SteriPEN for Quickly Purifying Water
Backcountry travelers are always on the lookout for the best way to purify water. One fast and effective technique that has emerged is using ultraviolet or UV light.
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Safe Water for Drinking
There are several methods for getting safe water for drinking in the backcountry. Water filtering is the most popular, and is effective in the North American Wilderness.
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Traveler's Diarrhea
As many as 50,000 travelers a day suffer from traveler's diarrhea in high-risk countries. Risk is associated with destination, length of stay, and level of accommodations
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Recommended Dog Vaccinations
Vaccinations are imperative to the health of your dog. I've outlined different dog vaccinations and puppy vaccinations that might be recommended by your veterinarian.
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Diarrhea Causes and Your Dog
Understanding the causes of diarrhea can go far in helping an ill pet and concerned pet owner.
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Dog and Cat Parasites
Feline and canine parasites are common health concerns which can cause numerous medical problems and are easily preventable.
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Treating and Preventing Intestinal Worms in Pets
Intestinal parasites can cause signs ranging from mild and self-limiting to severe and potentially fatal. Diarrhea is a common symptom, as is dehydration and weight loss.
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Dog Worms
Dog worms are not only unpleasant. They are a serious hazard to health. Being alert to the cause, treatment and best preventive measures is important for any dog keeper.
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Hot Weather Pet Safety Tips
Fun-in-the-sun, splash-in-the-pool, throw-one-on-the-barbie time can be dangerous for your pets unless you keep a watchful eye to make sure fun ensues.
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New Zealand Tramping
Try the Greenstone-Caples, Routeburn, and Kepler treks. Stay at Mackeller, Mackenzie, Luxmor, Iris Burn, and Motorau huts.
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Puppies and Intestinal Parasites
Learn what intestinal parasites are, how puppies get them, and how dog owners can keep their pet safe.
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Springtime Tips for Fido
Warmer weather, blooming plants and buzzing insects can spell trouble for your pets. Be a conscientious pet parent and keep Fido away from Springtime hazards.
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Canine Vaccinations
Vaccinations for dogs should be chosen based on the individual dog's risk of becoming infected with disease. Only dogs at high risk of disease should be vaccinated.
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Cryptosporidium parvum - Parasite
Cryptosporidium parvum is a tiny parasite that causes outbreaks of diarrhea. Drinking water is one source of this parasitic disease, but there are others.
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Amazing Artemisias
Artemis - Goddess of the herbalist - gives her name to a genus of marvelously aromatic, safely psychedelic, highly medicinal, dazzlingly decorative, and more-or-less edible plants in the Asteraceae family. This article discusses who Artemis is, how <I>Artemisias</I> grow, what they contain and their uses.
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How to Find the Best Travel Water Filters
Finding clean water when traveling is not always possible, especially in less developed areas. Taking a water filter or purification tablets can prevent serious sickness.
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Kitten Vaccinations
Learn what kitten vaccinations are for, how they work, as well as a recommended vaccination schedule for your kitten or cat.
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Journal of a runner
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My 10 Wishes for 2002
Thoughts and wishes about the adoption world and adoptive families.
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Canada's Water Treatment Crisis
There are several warning signs that Canada's governments are not providing the safest water for its citizens because of cost constraints and treatment methods.
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Responsible Travel in Ethiopia
Trekking in Ethiopia requires adoption of responsible travel principles to maintain the fragile natural environment. Here's how to minimize those carbon footprints.
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Water Pollution
Water pollution is a problem that affects everyone in the community. Whether you are a rural farmer or a city dweller having a safe water supply is very important.
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Environmental Management Linked to Spread of Infectious Diseases -- Part 2
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Is All Environment About Wildlife?
Environment is about more than animals, trees and nature, but these are the easiest to deal with. More complicated issues are, well, more complicated. Many issues just don't capture the public's interest.
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Mastiff Health
Health concerns of the Mastiff.
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Surviving a Natural Disaster or Terrorist Attack
There is no better investment than one made which saves your life. This article and related discussion could do just that.
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Ascaris lumbricoides – Life Cycle
Ascaris lumbricoides is the large intestinal worm familiar to people all over the world. This roundworm infects people when they swallow soil containing infective eggs.
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Canine Gastroenteritis
Canine gastroenteritis is literally defined as inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract of the dog, has many causes, and usually results in vomiting, diarrhea or both.
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Canine Vaccinations
A dog's booster shot ritual may actually do him more harm than good. Most never question the vet's little postcard: "Time for vaccinations!" But perhaps they should.
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Diarrhea : Causes and Treatment
Acute diarrhea, while common in children, affects adults about four times a year. Diarrhea is not a disease in itself, but a symptom of an underlying intestinal problem.
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Finding the Right Insurance Policy
With multiple pet insurance policies and companies to choose from, it's up to owners to find the best coverage that meets their needs.
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How to Treat Parasites
You may be feeling tired, sick or bloated because parasites are living in your body. Here's how to avoid them, as well as detox and cleanse your body.
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Impact of Boats Discharging Untreated Sewage
A fine handed out in NZ to a visiting yachtie, accused of dumping raw sewage, has highlighted a problem. Boats discharging sewage close to land can create major issues.
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Pet Vaccinations and Vaccinosis
The major veterinary associations now agree that vaccinations can trigger all sorts of maladies, from allergies to cancer yet vaccines are recommended year after year.
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Pet-Related Infections
Infections that occur in animals and can be passed to humans are known as zoonotic diseases. Contact between humans and their pets results in millions of zoonotic infecti
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Preventing Medical Issues on Volunteer Vacations
Preventative measures can help minimize the chance of contracting diseases such as malaria, swine flu, dysentery, cholera, yellow fever, typhoid, and others.
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Public Swimming Pools and Health
There's a reason pool maintenance people dump buckets of chlorine into public swimming pools; people pee in the water.
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Stay Healthy in India
By using a few simple tricks travelers can increase their chances of staying healthy in countries such as India.
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Treating Diarrhea in Dogs and Puppies
Diarrhea is a common occurrence in both dogs and puppies. When mild, diarrhea can often be controlled through feeding a bland diet. When severe, medical help is necessary
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