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Symptoms
Diarrhea; Abdominal pain; Gas or bloating; Abdomen swollen or distended; Nausea; Loss of appetite; Vomiting; Headache; ...
Causes
Giardia outbreaks can occur in communities in both developed and developing countries where water supplies become conta...
Tests
Tests that may be done include: EIA test to check for Giardia; Small bowel biopsy; Stool ova and parasites exam; String...
Treatments
Some infections go away on their own. Anti-infective medicines may be used. Cure rates are generally greater than 80. D...
Complications
Dehydration; Malabsorption (inadequate absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract; Weight loss.
Prevention
Water purification methods such as boiling, filtration, and iodine treatment should be used when surface water is used....
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if diarrhea or other symptoms persist beyond 14 days, or if blood in the stool or dehydr...
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