Giardiasis
What are the signs and symptoms of the infection?
Most people who have giardiasis do not have symptoms. When
symptoms do occur, they usually include:
abdominal cramping
dehydration
fatigue
gas
loss of appetite
malaise, or a
vague feeling of illness
nausea
watery
diarrhea
In more severe cases, people can lose weight and children may stop growing.
People with weakened defense systems or people with cystic
fibrosis can develop more serious problems from the infection.
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