Giardiasis

Giardiasis

Definition

Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine caused by a microscopic organism (protozoa), Giardia lamblia.

Symptoms

* Abdominal pain
* Diarrhea
* Gas or bloating
* Headache
* Loss of appetite
* Low-grade fever
* Nausea
* Swollen or distended abdomen
* Vomiting

The time between being infected and developing symptoms is 7 - 14 days. The acute phase lasts 2 - 4 weeks.

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