🐈🇺🇸 #Giardia in #cats: large North American study finds 6.3% prevalence and substantial zoonotic potential
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@microbesinfo.bsky.social🐱🦠 About 1 in 15 household #cats may carry #Giardia, the #parasite responsible for #giardiasis, or “beaver fever,” raising questions about possible transmission between #pets and #people.
#Parasites #Zoonoses #Animal #OneHealth #Microsky via abcnews .com
@nursinginpractice.bsky.socialCases of the gastrointestinal illness giardia have reached the highest levels seen in England since 2016, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed.
@meditechwellness.bsky.socialClean water and good hygiene can help reduce the risk of parasite infections. 💧 Small daily habits, big protection!
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@meditechwellness.bsky.socialSome par@sites can affect the body without obvious warning signs 🪱 Swipe through to discover the common types, symptoms and how they spread 👉🏼
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