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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There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
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More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.
