Giardiasis

Giardia intestinalis is a protozoan flagellate (Diplomonadida). This protozoan was initially named Cercomonas intestinalis by Lambl in 1859 and renamed Giardia lamblia by Stiles in 1915, in honor of Professor A. Giard of Paris and Dr. F. Lambl of Prague.

Giardiasis , is a diarrheal illness caused by a one celled, microscopic parasite, Giardia intestinalis (known as Giardia lamblia). Once an animal or person has been infected with Giardia intestinalis, the parasite lives in the intestine and is passed in the stool. Because the parasite is protected by an outer shell, it can survive outside the body and in the environment for long periods.

During the past decades, Giardia infection has become recognized as one of the most common causes of waterborne disease, found in both drinking and recreational water. Giardia are found worldwide and within every region of the United States.

The Giardia parasite lives in the intestine of infected humans or animals. Millions of germs can be released in a bowel movement from an infected human or animal. Giardia is found in soil, food, water, or surfaces that have been contaminated with the feces from infected humans or animals.

Diarrhea, Gas or flatulence, Greasy stools that tend to float, Upset stomach or nausea.

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