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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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