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Giardia in Africa

2017-04-04 20:44:26
Hi there....recently returned from Africa with Giardia...oiy! i'm not sure if it was contracted through the water or the roaches in our room, but i'm wanting to make sure i disinfect all laundry....can it spread through linens or clothes? I am running the sanitize option on the machine with grapefruit seed extract as well....will this kill it on the clothes? Many thanks!
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Hi milta. I can understand your concern. You could have got Giardiasis from infected food and water. But it's good to keep your linens and other clothes clean. Consult a physician in person for further evaluation and management. Best regards. Dr. Anil Kumar Jain. Bangalore.

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