Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.
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More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.
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About 3% of all pregnant women will give birth to twins, which is an increase in rate of nearly 60% since the early 1980s.
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By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.
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Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.
