giardiasis

(noun)

an infectious diarrheal disease caused by the Giardia lamblia parasite

Related Terms

  • zoonotic
  • hematuria

Examples of giardiasis in the following topics:

  • Giardiasis

    • Giardiasis, sometimes referred to as beaver fever, is caused by the protozoan Giardia lamblia and results in diarrheal illness.
    • Giardiasis is a protozoan disease caused by Giardia lamblia.
    • Giardiasis, referred to as beaver fever, is a common cause of gastroenteritis worldwide.
    • Giardiasis is characterized as a disease of the gastrointestinal system.
    • Additionally, a development of lactose intolerance is often associated with giardiasis infection.
  • Protozoa

    • Examples of human diseases caused by protozoa are: malaria, amoebiasis, giardiasis, toxoplasmosis, cryptosporidiosis, trichomoniasis, Chagas disease, leishmaniasis, and dysentery.
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