Greenhouse Thrips Parasite - Rearing Workshops
Orchardists can now learn how to rear their own parasitic wasps to control greenhouse thrips, a major pest to citrus and avocado fruit. At a series of Rearing Workshops held from the Far North to Gisborne, Karyn Froud demonstrated to growers how ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
What is giardia?
Giardiasis ('gee-ar-dye-a-sis') is an infection of the bowel caused by a parasite called Giardia duodenalis (or Giardia lamblia or Giardia intestinalis). In the past 20 years or so, it has been realised that Giardia infection is one of the most ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Gastroenteritis - giardiasis
Giardiasis is a form of gastroenteritis, also known as gastro. It is caused by the parasite Giardia Lamblia. It can lead to diarrhoea, fatigue and weight loss, although many people do not develop any symptoms at all. Giardiasis can be spread by ... [... more]
Better Health |
Malaria - Better Health Channel.
Malaria is an infection characterised by fever, shivering, chills and anaemia. It is caused by species of the Plasmodium parasite, passed on via the bite of an infected mosquito. Travellers to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Central or ... [... more]
Better Health |
Sexually transmissible infections - overview
A sexually transmissible infection (STI) is any infection or disease that can be passed from one person to another during sexual activity. The infection can be caused by bacteria, a virus or a parasite. Correct use of condoms and dams can help ... [... more]
Better Health |
Gastroenteritis - cryptosporidiosis
Cryptosporidiosis is a type of gastroenteritis (gastro) caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium. Cryptosporidiosis occurs when the parasites are taken in by mouth through eating contaminated food and water or, more commonly, from person to person ... [... more]
Better Health |
Swimming pools - infection control
Cryptosporidiosis is a gastrointestinal infection caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium parvum. It can be fatal in people with a weakened immune system. Cryptosporidiosis is highly contagious and is easily spread when infected swimmers ... [... more]
Better Health |
|
|
