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The image below shows Giardia lambila, commonly known as Giardia or Giardiasis. It is a microscopic pathogen that infects the intestinal tract.

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Pain areas: in the abdomen

Gastrointestinal: diarrhea, belching, bloating, fat in stool, indigestion, nausea, passing excessive amounts of gas, or vomiting

Whole body: fatigue, loss of appetite, malaise, or malnutrition

Also common: cramping, foul-smelling stool, or weight loss

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To prevent and control infection with the Giardia parasite, it is important to...

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To prevent and control infection with the Giardia parasite, it is important to...

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1. Practice good hygiene.

2. Avoid water (drinking or recreational) that may be contaminated.

3. Avoid eating food that may be contaminated.

4. Prevent contact and contamination with feces (poop) during sex.

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Several drugs can be used to treat Giardia infection. Effective treatments include Metronidazole, Tinidazole, and Nitazoxanide . Alternatives to these medications include Paromomycin, Quinacrine, and Furazolidone. Different factors may shape how effective a drug regimen will be, including medical history, nutritional status, and condition of the immune system. Therefore, it is important to discuss treatment options with a healthcare provider.

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Who gets Giardiasis and how do they acquire it. 

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Who gets Giardiasis and how do they acquire it. 

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Almost any type of animal, or person can contract Giardiasis.

Swallowing Giardia picked up from surfaces (such as bathroom handles, changing tables, diaper pails, or toys) that contain feces (poop) from an infected person or animal

Drinking water or using ice made from water sources where Giardia may live (for example, untreated or improperly treated water from lakes, streams, or wells)

Swallowing water while swimming or playing in water where Giardia may live, especially in lakes, rivers, springs, ponds, and streams

Eating uncooked food that contains Giardia organisms

Having contact with someone who is ill with giardiasis

Traveling to countries where giardiasis is common

Anything that comes into contact with feces (poop) from infected humans or animals can become contaminated with the Giardia parasite. People become infected when they swallow the parasite. It is not possible to become infected through contact with blood.

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People that are more likely to get Giardiasis...

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People that are more likely to get Giardiasis...

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Children in childcare settings, especially diaper-aged children

Close contacts of people with giardiasis (for example, people living in the same household) or people who care for those sick with giardiasis

People who drink water or use ice made from places where Giardia may live (for example, untreated or improperly treated water from lakes, streams, or wells)

Backpackers, hikers, and campers who drink unsafe water or who do not practice good hygiene (for example, proper handwashing)

People who swallow water while swimming and playing in recreational water where Giardia may live, especially in lakes, rivers, springs, ponds, and streams