Scientists have provided more details about the first documented outbreak of giardiasis in Italy that was linked to tap water, according to recently published research. More than 200 people were ...

Researchers have analyzed produce in Spain for two foodborne parasites, finding a high level of contamination. The study assessed the occurrence of Giardia duodenalis and Cryptosporidium oocysts in ...

Few things ruin memories of a good camping or backpacking trip than developing abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, or fever upon returning home. Perhaps resulting from drinking contaminated water from ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Giardia outbreak in western Kentucky is growing. RELATED State health officials say there are now 66 lab-confirmed cases — spread across Hopkins, Muhlenberg, and Webster ...

An illustration of Giardia parasites. Illustration: Science Photo Library (AP) Giardia are tiny but hardy parasites that typically cause a nasty bout of diarrhea. Though they’re often encountered in ...

Giardia are microscopic parasites that can make your cat sick. These parasites live in your cat's intestines and cause diarrhea and vomiting. Since Giardia is an intestinal parasite, it prevents ...

Diplomonads are unicellular eukaryotes that have flagella, most of which are parasitic. Diplomonads used to be considered one of the most primitive eukaryotes and some thought that they might have ...