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Giardia is the germ responsible for the ‘diarrheal disease Giardiasis’. This parasite is found in things such as soil, food, or even contaminated water. This disease typically last between 2-6 weeks with the possibility of returning weeks later(in some cases)

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Giardia have 2 nuclei. Each nuclei includes 4 flagella. Giardia are said to disclude mitochondria and the golgi apparatus. On the upside, they have an extraordinarily complex endomembrane which benefits the pathogen greatly. Giardia live in the intestines through the entirety of their journey. Naturally, symptoms show up at least 2 days after ingestion.

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The first time you encounter the Giardia parasite, the symptoms are minor. You can experience loss of appetite and things such as indigestion or gas. If the virus does not completely leave the body and makes a return, the symptoms and side effects can increase and become more crucial. These symptoms can get as bad as swellings of the eyes and joints or even cause a breakout of hives. Swelling and hives are more uncommon but still a possibility.

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Most commonly found in the United Kingdom

Giardiasis is also known as “Bever Fever”. After an outbreak during a hike where a few people contracted the disease from drinking stream water contaminated by nearby beavers.

Children are much more at risk for Giardia than adults due to weaker immune systems.

It only takes 10 cysts to contract Giardia but one still could spread up to a couple billion cysts.

Giardia are protected to an extent where they can survive harsh chemicals such as chlorine.

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Most Giardia cases clear on their own but in some severe cases, antiparasitics are provided. The most common antibiotics supplied to patients is Metronidazole. Other medications include: Nitazoxanide, Tinidazole, and Albenzole. Along with this diagnoses and treatment, doctors also suggest a great amount of rest.

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The drinking of unfiltered water may cause Giardia 

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The easiest way to contract food is, yes, through contaminated food or water. This is especially easy to ingest if you are in unsanitary countries across the world. But, the most common way to contract this disease is through sex. To steer clear of this parasite, doctors suggest the use of protection during oral-anal sex and imply to wash your hands after sex. This can guarantee you do not come in contact with contaminated feces.

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Giardia not only is spread through contaminated water,food, etc, but also through contaminated surfaces. It has been discovered that Giardia attach to surfaces including glass and polystyrene. Scientists developed a tea unique to see how strongly Giardia can attach to plain glass. This system allows the separation of the physical attachment from interaction with host cells. This technique is used for other purposes as well. This specific technique is used in a medium with Giardia. This allows the Giardia to only be exposed to small amounts of oxygen.