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Giardiasis | Giardia infection | beaver fever

Giardiasis is one of the common illnesses which is usually caused by a parasite that leads to diarrhea and stomach cramps. Generally, this Giardia parasite can spread the infection through contaminated water, contaminated food and contaminated surfaces, and also from people having contact with someone who is infected. Typically Antibiotic medications can treat giardiasis infection. Giardia infection usually shows up with some symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, nausea and bouts of watery diarrhea. Giardia infection (giardiasis) is one of the causes of waterborne disease. Usually, these types of Giardia parasites live in the area of backcountry streams and lakes and also in public water filled areas like swimming pools, whirlpool spas and wells. Typically, Giardia infection can spread by food and direct person to person contact. Usually, Giardia infections will clear up within a few weeks after the infection. But after the parasites are gone, you may have intestinal problems. But se...