[pct-l] Giardia Lamblia - Excellent informative article by Robert L. Rockwell, Phd

[Judson Brown]

I always filter my water unless I'm getting it straight from the spring
source. It doesn't bother be to carry a filter, and having gotten giardia
last summer, I would go to ANY lengths to avoid repeating that
unpleasantness.

On Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 4:44 PM, Tortoise <Tortoise73 at charter.net> wrote:

> So the next question is -- how does this apply to the rest of the PCT?  My
> guess is high mountain water is safe. Areas with cattle or slow moving /
> stagnant water is questionable.
>
> Tortoise
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> On 2012.07.02 13:17, Alan Beneventi wrote:
> > This article is very easy to understand, and is an excellent resource.
> >
> > An analysis of the statistical odds of acquiring G.L. squirts.
> > http://pweb.jps.net/~prichins/giardia.htm
> >
> > Giardia Lamblia and Giardiasis
> > With Particular Attention to the Sierra Nevada
> > by Robert L. Rockwell, PhD (updated 3/19/02)
> >
> > "Commando"
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