Giardiasis
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Also known as: beaver fever, giardiaContent medically reviewed byDr. Rakshith Bharadwaj·MD, Internal MedicineOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTComplicationsComplicationsIf untreated for a prolonged period it may lead toIt can cause severe diarrhea leading to dehydrationPhysical and mental development of children can be hamperedCan lead to development of lactose intoleranceMalabsorption and vitamin deficiencies are possible in chronic giardial infection It can cause severe diarrhea leading to dehydration Physical and mental development of children can be hampered Can lead to development of lactose intolerance Malabsorption and vitamin deficiencies are possible in chronic giardial infection Watery diarrhea Greasy and foul - smelling stool Fatigue and weakness Nausea / Vomiting Loss of appetite Bloating and abdominal cramps Weight Loss Excessive gas or flatulence Headaches Abdominal Pain Giardiasis is caused by parasite infection. It spreads through: Contaminated water supply Contaminated food Person to person contact Unhygienic sanitary conditions Unprotected anal sex Swallowing of Contaminated water while swimming While swimming in a pool or lake or other water bodies, do not swallow the water. Do not drink the surface water without boiling Maintain proper hygiene conditions If visiting the prone area, avoid the tap water and uncooked products Wash your hands properly if working in a day care centre Use a condom while making sexual contact
It can cause severe diarrhea leading to dehydration
Physical and mental development of children can be hampered
Can lead to development of lactose intolerance
Malabsorption and vitamin deficiencies are possible in chronic giardial infection
Watery diarrhea
Greasy and foul - smelling stool
Fatigue and weakness
Nausea / Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Bloating and abdominal cramps
Weight Loss
Excessive gas or flatulence
Headaches
Abdominal Pain
Giardiasis is caused by parasite infection. It spreads through:
Contaminated water supply
Contaminated food
Person to person contact
Unhygienic sanitary conditions
Unprotected anal sex
Swallowing of Contaminated water while swimming
While swimming in a pool or lake or other water bodies, do not swallow the water.
Do not drink the surface water without boiling
Maintain proper hygiene conditions
If visiting the prone area, avoid the tap water and uncooked products
Wash your hands properly if working in a day care centre
Use a condom while making sexual contact
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