Diseases

Giardia Lamblia

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Giardia lamblia, also known as giardia intestinalis, is a flagellated parasite that colonizes and reproduces in the small intestine, causing giardiasis. Giardia lamblia: a parasite responsible for a contagious form of diarrhea. The parasite is most commonly transmitted through direct contact with infected feces or by eating food or drinking water contaminated by feces.

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms might include watery diarrhoea alternating with greasy stools. Fatigue, cramps and belching wind may also occur. Some people have no symptoms.

CAUSES

Contaminated water supplies: giardia lamblia is one of the most common causes of water-borne diarrhea outbreaks. ...
Contaminated food: food that may have been washed in contaminated water, exposed to manure, or prepared by an infected person can transmit the disease.