Giardia

2024 - 7 - 10

Giardia Outbreak at Liverpool School: What You Need to Know

Giardia - Giardiasis - Liverpool School Outbreak - Parasites - Stomach Bug

Discover the symptoms of Giardia infection and the recent outbreak at a Liverpool primary school that took a tragic turn.

Giardia is a parasitic infection that can grow in the intestines of infected humans or animals, leading to a condition known as giardiasis. Symptoms of Giardia infection include tummy pain or cramps, flatulence, smelly burps, bloating, and weight loss. The recent outbreak at Millstead Primary School in Everton, Liverpool, resulted in the heartbreaking deaths of two young pupils aged five and six.

The UK Health Security Agency is investigating the Giardia outbreak at the school, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the signs of this stomach bug. The headteacher of Millstead Primary School expressed devastation over the loss of the children who brought joy to their classes.

Giardiasis is caused by tiny parasites called Giardia lamblia and can be spread through direct contact with infected individuals. The infection outbreak at Millstead Primary School highlights the need for awareness and prevention measures to curb the spread of this gastrointestinal illness.

In conclusion, giardiasis poses a significant health risk, especially in close-knit communities like schools. It is crucial to heed the symptoms of Giardia infection and take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of this stomach bug. Let's stay vigilant and informed to protect ourselves and our loved ones from such infectious outbreaks.

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What is giardia and what are its symptoms to be aware of? (Richmond and Twickenham Times)

It can grow in the intestines of infected humans or animals and cause the condition giardiasis. You can get this through direct contact with infected people or ...

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What is Giardia? The stomach bug parasite outbreak which has shut ... (The Independent)

Two children who attended a Liverpool primary school which was battling an outbreak of an infectious stomach bug have died. The pair, five and six, ...

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What is giardia and what are its symptoms to be aware of? (Your Local Guardian)

tummy pain or cramps; farting (flatulence); smelly burps – they may smell like eggs; bloating; weight loss. Additionally, people can have giardiasis and spread ...

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Everything we know about Giardia after outbreak at Liverpool school (Liverpool Echo)

A Liverpool primary school is currently dealing with an outbreak of cases of an infection called Giardia. Millstead Primary School in Everton has been ...

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Giardiasis: The signs of the stomach bug you need to know and how ... (Daily Mail)

A UK Health Security Agency spokesperson said they were aware of the deaths of two children who attend Millstead Primary School in Liverpool which is ...

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Millstead: Two children from same Liverpool primary school die (BBC News)

The school said it was "devastated" to hear of the deaths of two of their younger pupils.

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Two children from same primary school die amid Giardia infection ... (Yorkshire Live)

Two young pupils from a Liverpool primary school have tragically passed away amidst an infection outbreak. The head of Millstead Primary School in Everton ...

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Two children from Liverpool primary school dealing with infection ... (Sky News)

The headteacher of Millstead Primary School tells Sky News the two children "filled their classes with joy" - as the UK Health Security Agency says the ...

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Two children from same Liverpool primary school die (The Guardian)

Headteacher of Millstead primary says school 'devastated' by deaths of pupils, aged five and six.

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Giardiasis: The infection outbreak found at Millstead Primary School ... (The Independent)

Giardiasis is an infection of the digestive system caused by tiny parasites known as Giardia lamblia.

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What is Giardia? Symptoms of stomach bug parasite and when to ... (Daily Express)

The stomach infection is highly uncomfortable and spreads fast - but it is also easily treatable if caught in time.

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What is giardia and what are its symptoms to be aware of? (Hexham Courant)

It can grow in the intestines of infected humans or animals and cause the condition giardiasis. You can get this through direct contact with infected people or ...

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What is giardia and what are its symptoms to be aware of? (Watford Observer)

It can grow in the intestines of infected humans or animals and cause the condition giardiasis. You can get this through direct contact with infected people or ...

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Warning of symptoms of Giardia after mass outbreak closes school (Mirror.co.uk)

Two children have died at the school in question, although health bosses say the deaths may not be related.

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What is giardia and what are its symptoms to be aware of? (Kidderminster Shuttle)

It can grow in the intestines of infected humans or animals and cause the condition giardiasis. You can get this through direct contact with infected people or ...

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What is giardia and what are its symptoms to be aware of? (St Helens Star)

It can grow in the intestines of infected humans or animals and cause the condition giardiasis. You can get this through direct contact with infected people or ...

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