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Giardia Infection Definition
Common names:
  • Diarrhea due to Giardia
  • Gastroenteritis Giardia
  • Giardia Gastroenteritis
  • Giardia Infection
  • Giardiasis
A person with a Giardia infection has inflammation of the intestine caused by a parasite, called Giardia lamblia. Images

The most common symptom is diarrhea. Giardia infections are cured with antibiotics. Symptoms improve within 2 days of the start of treatment.

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Last Updated: Sep 2, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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