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Giardiasis



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Giardiasis

Alternative Names:

Giardia; Traveler's diarrhea - giardiasis
Symptoms:
Note: The incubation period is 7 to 14 days, and the acute phase is 2 to 4 weeks.
Signs and tests:
  • Stool ova and parasites showing Giardia
  • A positive Giardia EIA antibody test
  • A small bowel biopsy showing Giardia
  • A string test showing Giardia (rarely performed)

This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:




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