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Some travelers to endemic areas suffer high rates of infection. Giardiasis can also be transmitted by some sexual activities, particularly among male homosexuals who practice oral-anal sex. Increased risks have been found in populations where surface water sources are not filtered, persons who use shallow well water systems, persons who drink contaminated water while camping and persons who accidently ingest water during swimming and other water recreational activities.