G Illness Details
Giardiasis (Giardia infection)
What is it?
Giardiasis is a disease caused by the flagellate protozoan Giardia lamblia
Symptoms
Symptoms include loss of appetite, lethargy, fever, explosive diarrhea, peeing blood, loose or watery stool, stomach cramps, upset stomach, projectile vomiting, bloating, flatulence, and burping
Transmission
Giardiasis is passed via the fecal-oral route. Primary routes are personal contact and contaminated water and food.
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