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My 16 month old has had diarrhea for over a week now. could he contract giardia from well water?
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Yes: Giardia is common in well water. He should be tested by his pediatrician.
Answered 6/15/2013
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Yes: Both the baby and the well water should be tested for Giardia Lamblia.
Answered 7/12/2020
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