Giardiasis is a parasitic infection. It is caused by the parasite giardia lamblia.
If you are suffering from giardiasis, you will experience fatigue and an upset stomach. Bowel movements consist of a bulky foul smelling diarrhea.
Giardiasis is transmitted because infected individuals fail to wash their hands thoroughly following a bowel movement. Infection may be passed through food or other hand-to-mouth contact. If you are a hiker or like to go camping you should exercise caution. The infection may be passed by drinking water from a contaminated lake.
Giardia lamblia, the parasite responsible for giardiasis, does not cross the placenta to the baby. No complications are expected as a result of a giardiasis infection.
If you are suffering from a giardiasis infection during your pregnancy, your doctor will treat it with metronidazole. This treatment is effective and safe for use during pregnancy.
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