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Once I ve had a parasitic infection, can I be re-infected?

April 26, 2017infection parasitic re-infected ve

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Once I ve had a parasitic infection, can I be re-infected?

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Yes, you can become re-infected if exposed again. This may happen if you have a family member who has an asymptomatic parasitic infection, such as giardiasis (due to giardia), and continues to shed the organisms and re-infects others until everyone is treated.