Intestinal inflammation and diarrhoea caused by infection with the protozoan parasite Giardia lamblia.
An infection of the intestines caused by a protozoan possessing flagella.
A disorder of the intestine caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia, usually with no symptoms, but in heavy infections the absorption of fat may be affected, causing diarrhoea.
Infection of the intestines with Giardia lamblia, a protozoan found in contaminated food and water throughout the world; symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, abdominal discomfort, and flatulence. Treatment is with the drug metronidazole (Flagyl).
Infection with the parasite Giardia lamblio which causes diarrhea, cramping, and dyspepsia.
Intestinal infection caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia. It often produces no symptoms but may cause diarrhea, flatulence, and abdominal discomfort. Drugs are available to treat the infection.
A disease caused by the microscopic parasite called Giardia lamblia (G. lamblia) that lives in the small intestines of humans and animals. The cysts of the parasite in its infectious stage are passed out of the body in bowel movements. These cysts are environmentally resistant and can live outside a person or animal for long periods. Giardia lamblia exists throughout the world and is found in soil, food, water, and on contaminated surfaces. Giardia lamblia is one of the most common causes of waterborne illness in humans living in the United States. It is spread when a person accidentally ingests the parasite.
A disease caused by the parasitic protozoan Giardia lamblia in the small intestine. Man becomes infected by eating food contaminated with cysts containing the parasite. Symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, bellyache, flatulence, and the passage of pale fatty stools (steatorrhea). Large numbers of the parasite may interfere with the absorption of food through the gut wall. The disease occurs throughout the world and is particularly common in children; it responds well to oral doses of quinacrine and metronidazole.
A condition caused by a parasitic organism known as Giardia lamblia, which is found in the duodenum and the upper part of the small intestine. This organism is usually harmless, but is sometimes responsible for causing diarrhoea. The illness develops one or two weeks after exposure to infection, and usually starts as an explosive diarrhoea, with the passage of pale fatty stools, abdominal pain and nausea. It responds well to metronidazole or mepacrine.
Infection of the small intestine with the flagellate protozoan Giardia lamblia. Also known as G. duodenalis and G. intestinalis. It occurs when cysts are ingested and parasitize the small bowel.
The affliction of parasitic infestation induced by a flagellated protozoan belonging to the genus Giardia, notably the species Giardia lamblia.
Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine caused by the protozoan parasite GIARDIA LAMBLIA. This condition spreads through the consumption of contaminated food or water, as well as through direct contact with an infected person.
The majority of those who are infected with giardiasis show no symptoms. However, if symptoms do manifest, they usually appear around one to three weeks after the infection. Common symptoms include diarrhea, excessive gas, and foul-smelling, greasy feces that tend to float in the toilet. Additionally, individuals may experience abdominal discomfort, cramps, swelling, loss of appetite, and nausea. In certain instances, giardiasis may become a chronic condition.
To diagnose the infection, the healthcare provider examines a fecal sample under a microscope or performs a jejunal biopsy, which involves removing a small tissue sample from the middle section of the small intestine for further analysis.
In most cases, acute giardiasis resolves on its own without treatment. However, the drug metronidazole can swiftly relieve symptoms and aid in preventing the infection from spreading. To prevent infection in the first place, it is essential to avoid consuming food or water that could potentially be contaminated.