giardiasis
Beaver fever illness
Giardiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the parasite *Giardia*, typically contracted by drinking contaminated water.
Symptoms include diarrhea, cramps, bloating, and nausea.
The infection is common among hikers and campers who drink untreated stream water, and in regions with poor sanitation: He picked up giardiasis on the backpacking trip.
Frequent liquid bowel movements
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- flatulenceIntestinal gas accumulation
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
malabsorption · fatigue · malaise · dehydration · weight loss · anorexia · foul-smelling · lactose intolerance
Waterborne intestinal parasite
- protozoanUnicellular eukaryotic life form
- flagellateTo whip or scourge
- cystsFluid-filled body sacs
- parasiteOne exploiting a host
microscopic · life cycle · excystation · host · reservoir · zoonotic · asymptomatic carrier · infection
Carried by liquid flow
- fecal-oralTransmission via ingested waste
- contaminatedMade impure by contact
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
chlorination · disinfection · sanitation · hygiene · sewage · cysts · pathogens · swimming pools
Sudden eruption of trouble
- endemicNative to one area
- prevalenceState of being widespread
- incidenceRate of occurrence
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
public health · transmission · notification · cluster · epidemic · developing countries · daycare centers · immunocompromised
Antiparasitic and antibacterial medication
- antiparasiticAgent destroying parasites
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- rehydrationReplacing lost water
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
probiotics · recovery · medication · dosage · resistance
Collected excrement for testing
- microscopyTechnique using powerful lenses
- antigen testDetects foreign protein markers
- PCRDNA amplification technique
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
diarrhea
Frequent liquid bowel movements
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- flatulenceIntestinal gas accumulation
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
nausea · malabsorption · fatigue · malaise · dehydration · weight loss · anorexia · foul-smelling · lactose intolerance · chronic
giardia
Waterborne intestinal parasite
- protozoanUnicellular eukaryotic life form
- flagellateTo whip or scourge
- cystsFluid-filled body sacs
parasite · microscopic · life cycle · excystation · host · reservoir · zoonotic · asymptomatic carrier · infection · infestation
waterborne
Carried by liquid flow
- fecal-oralTransmission via ingested waste
- contaminatedMade impure by contact
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
boiling · chlorination · disinfection · sanitation · hygiene · sewage · cysts · pathogens · swimming pools · lakes
outbreak
Sudden eruption of trouble
- endemicNative to one area
- prevalenceState of being widespread
- incidenceRate of occurrence
surveillance · public health · transmission · notification · cluster · epidemic · developing countries · daycare centers · immunocompromised · children
metronidazole
Antiparasitic and antibacterial medication
- antiparasiticAgent destroying parasites
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- rehydrationReplacing lost water
electrolytes · probiotics · recovery · medication · dosage · resistance
stool sample
Collected excrement for testing
- microscopyTechnique using powerful lenses
- antigen testDetects foreign protein markers
- PCRDNA amplification technique
laboratory · detection · false negative · clinical diagnosis
- infectious diseasescholera, anthrax, malaria, measles, flu
- Gut Infectionsgastroenteritis, intestinal infection, food poisoning, dysentery, traveler's diarrhea
- stomach bugsstomach bug, stomach flu, stomach virus, gastroenteritis, norovirus
- zoonotic diseaseszoonosis, zoonoses, zoonotic disease, rabies, leptospirosis
- fecal-oral diseasescholera, typhoid, norovirus, rotavirus, shigellosis
- Gut Disordersceliac disease, Crohn's disease, enteritis, ileitis, malabsorption
giardiasishealth
Condition of body, mind
wellness · good health · gut health · wellbeing · robust health
giardiasisbacterial infection
Illness from harmful microorganisms
viral infection · cholera · salmonellosis · viral gastroenteritis · E. coli infection