Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response.
    ### Instruction:
    What is (are) Giardia Infections ?
    ### Response:
    Giardiasis is an illness caused by a parasite called Giardia intestinalis. It lives in soil, food, and water. It may also be on surfaces that have been contaminated with waste. You can become infected if you swallow the parasite. You can also get it if you're exposed to human feces (poop) through sexual contact.
    