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Giardiasis is an infection of the small bowel by a single-celled organism called Giardia lamblia.
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(jrd´ss, jrd´ss), infection of the small intestine by a protozoan, Giardia lamblia. Giardia, which was named after Alfred M.
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Giardiasis occurs primarily in mountainous areas where water supplies have become contaminated with feces from humans and possibly from wild animals.
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Giardiasis
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Giardia; Traveler's diarrhea - giardiasis
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Giardiasis (jee-are-DIE-uh-sis) is an infection of the bowel (intestines). Without medicine, it may take as long as 1 month to get better.
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Giardiasis is a type of gastroenteritis, or inflammation of the intestines, caused by an infection with a parasite called giardia lamblia (also known as giardia intestinalis).
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Metronidazole cures giardiasis in adults 80% to 95% of the time. 1
Tinidazole is very effective for the treatment of giardiasis-a single dose often cures the infection with very few side effects. 2
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A diarrheal illness caused by infection with Giardia lamblia, a parasitic protozoan.
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GIARDIASIS: A common protozoal infection of the small intestine, spread via contaminated food and water and direct person-to-person contact.
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GiardiasisParasitic infestation caused by a flagellate protozoan of the genus Giardia, especially by G. lamblia.
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Giardia (giardiasis): This is found in drinking water from lakes and streams. It is not destroyed by water treatment, including chlorination. It can also be found in raw food which has grown in contaminated water.
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Giardia Lamblia - Giardiasis, or giardia lamblia is an intestinal infection caused by the parasite giardia lamblia. Symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, and bloating. Source:MedicineNet ...
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A drug used to treat protozoal infections, such as amebiasis, giardiasis, and trichomoniasis. It belongs to a family of drugs called antiprotozoal agents.
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Less commonly, flatulence can be a side effect of certain medications, especially cholestyramine (Questran), used to treat high cholesterol, or the diet drug orlistat (Xenical). It also can be a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome or giardiasis (a ...
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