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What is giardiasis?

Giardia is an infection of the small intestine caused by a protozoa, Giardia lamblia.

Alternative Names:

Giardia; Traveler's diarrhea - giardiasis

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with giardiasis?

What are the symptoms associated with giardiasis?

What are the treatment options for giardiasis?

Posts on giardiasis (116)

Post-Giardia Infection - Gastroenterology Community

- Dec 18, 2009

Hello! I am 28 and about 6 months ago I got suddenly very sick (explosive diarrhea, nausea...

Persistent Giardia - Gastroenterology Expert Forum

- Jan 06, 2009

I was in Africa (Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya) for 2 months (9/15/08 – 11/10/08). A few days af...

Non-Pathogenic Parasite??? - Travel Medicine Expert Forum

- Jan 05, 2008

Hi, I was on my honeymoon and got very sick at the end of it (almost 3 weeks ago). Aft...

Am I that stupid?! Please help me! - Depression Community

- Apr 03, 2007

Please help me someone, anyone first I would like to apologize for writing in again secondl...

Effexor Addiction - Depression Community

- Jan 15, 2008

I would like to say that Effexor is indeed addictive, despite what the manufacturers will t...

Weight problems - Nutrition Community

- Feb 08, 2007

I am a 32 y/o m. I am 5'6". I weigh 300 lbs. I am morbidly obese. I have tried several diet...

discharge - Dogs Community

- May 23, 2007

My lab chow mix puppy is 8 months old and was spayed at 7 weeks. We adopted her at 8 weeks...

21 years old,14 weeks pregnant,possible breast cancer.advice please? - Breast Cancer Community

- Feb 15, 2007

Hi I am 21 years old with no history of breast cancer in my family. I am 14 weeks and 3 day...

Osteodoc - Back & Neck Community

- Apr 04, 2007

I have very bad pain across my back and down my right buttock and leg. It really hurts when...

Sulfur Smell - GERD (Acid Reflux) Expert Forum

- Dec 03, 2008

My husband gets extremely sick, vomitting, diarrhea, pale, etc. When he burps it reaks of ...

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