giardia
(noun)
giardia (noun) — A tiny parasite that lives in the bowels of infected people and animals.
A tiny parasite that lives in the bowels of infected people and animals. It causes giardiasis: a common diarrheal disease. Giardia is found on surfaces and in substances that have been contaminated by faces from those infected. Backcountry campers can come into contact with giardia in contaminated water sources. Symptoms include stomach cramps, diarrhea, gas, pain, nausea, and dehydration.
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What is giardia?
A tiny parasite that lives in the bowels of infected people and animals. It causes giardiasis: a common diarrheal disease. Giardia is found on surfaces and in substances that have been contaminated by faces from those infected. Backcountry campers can come into contact with giardia in contaminated water sources. Symptoms include stomach cramps, diarrhea, gas, pain, nausea, and dehydration.
What is another word for giardia?
Common synonyms for giardia include beaver fever and giardiasis.
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