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About Giardia Infection | Giardia | CDC Giardia is a tiny parasite (germ) that causes diarrhea Giardia can spread easily from one person to another or through water, food, surfaces, or objects A healthcare provider can prescribe medicine to treat illness caused by Giardia
Giardia Infection Prevention and Control | Giardia | CDC Exposure Giardia can spread easily from one person to another or through water, food, surfaces, or objects Giardia germs are in poop of people or animals who are infected, so anything that gets contaminated by human or animal poop can potentially spread the germs
Treatment of Giardia Infection | Giardia | CDC How to get treatment If you have diarrhea or other symptoms of a Giardia infection, discuss treatment options with your healthcare provider Many prescription medications are available to treat Giardia infections Your medical history, nutrition, and whether you have a weakened immune system will affect how well prescription medications work for you Therefore, it is important to discuss
Symptoms of Giardia Infection | Giardia | CDC Diarrhea is the most common symptom of Giardia infection Giardia can cause short-term symptoms, long-term symptoms, or no symptoms at all Talk to a healthcare provider if you think you may be sick from Giardia
CDC - DPDx - Giardiasis Causal Agents Giardia duodenalis is a protozoan flagellate (Diplomonadida) Life Cycle: Cysts are resistant forms and are responsible for transmission of giardiasis Both cysts and trophozoites can be found in the feces (diagnostic stages) The cysts are hardy and can survive several months in cold water Infection occurs by the ingestion of cysts in contaminated water, food, or by the fecal
Patient Care for Giardia Infection | Giardia | CDC Healthcare providers should consider a patient's medical history, clinical signs, nutrition, and immune system status when treating Giardia infections Multiple types of medications effectively treat Giardia infections There are several factors to consider before switching a patient's treatment plan
About Giardia and Pets | Giardia | CDC Although animals can spread Giardia to people, you are unlikely to get a Giardia infection from dogs or cats If your pet has diarrhea that is not going away, contact a veterinarian To prevent Giardia from spreading to other pets, take precautions like keeping sick pets away from bodies of water and cleaning their items
Clinical Testing and Diagnosis for Giardia Infection Healthcare providers can order laboratory tests to identify Giardia parasites in the stool of someone who is sick Diagnostic laboratories can recommend one of several tests to confirm a giardiasis diagnosis Healthcare providers and laboratories should report laboratory-confirmed cases of giardiasis to their health department