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Giardiasis
Giardíase
CategoryDefinition
A condition caused by an infection with the protozoan parasite Giardia. This condition is characterised by gastroenteritis, or may be asymptomatic. Transmission is by the faecal-oral route from the ingestion of contaminated food or water. Confirmation is by identification of Giardia in a faecal sample.
Index Terms
Giardiasislambliasisgiardia lamblia dysenterygiardial diarrhoealamblia dysenterygiardia duodenalis dysenterygiardia intestinalis dysenteryDuodenitis due to Giardia lambliaGiardiasis of duodenumDuodenitis due to Giardia intestinalisEnteritis due to Giardia lambliagiardia enteritisgiardial infectious enteritisFlagellate diarrhoeaColitis due to Giardia lamblia