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BabysMomma · #11 (**permalink**) 01-14-2008, 12:03 AM

we can catch giardia from our tiels??? hmmm i need to go read up some more on it and see what the symptoms are for humans then

birdlady49 · #12 (**permalink**) 01-14-2008, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BabysMomma

we can catch giardia from our tiels??? hmmm i need to go read up some more on it and see what the symptoms are for humans then

Here's a link about transmission of giardia to humans from other animals. The article indicates that transmission from birds to humans is thought to be relatively low: Giardia

Here's a link to giardia symptoms in humans: Giardia Symptoms

But please don't become a hypocondriac on us!

Chances are you won't ever contract it from your bird if s/he has it. Giardia transmission only occurs by accidentally swallowing the parasite; you cannot become infected with Giardia through contact with blood. Here's a link with information about transmission: Giardia Transmission

BabysMomma · #13 (**permalink**) 01-14-2008, 03:31 AM

Thank you lol im told i am hypocondriac lol as soon as i seen that before i was like ooops i dont feel good must be that , thanks again

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