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Exámenes de coronavirus virtuales gratuitos
IU Health ha lanzado una clínica virtual para ofrecer a las personas en Indiana, independientemente de la edad, evaluaciones virtuales para la detección del coronavirus (COVID-19). Ver detalles de la evaluación.
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Giardiasis is an illness caused by a microscopic parasite that lives in the intestines of people and animals. Giardia may be found in soil, food, water or on surfaces that have been contaminated with the feces from an infected human or animal. Giardiasis is the most frequent cause of nonbacterial diarrhea.
The symptoms of giardiasis generally appear one to two weeks after a person is infected. Symptoms include:
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Weight loss or inability to gain weight
- Poor appetite
- Bloating, gas or abdominal cramping
Symptoms usually last two to six weeks but can sometimes last longer. Some children with giardiasis may not exhibit symptoms of the illness. Good hand washing by caregivers after diaper changes and good hand washing after using the bathroom will minimize the spread of giardiasis.
Diagnosis of Giardiasis
Doctors at Riley at IU Health diagnose giardiasis by examining a sample of fresh stool. All internationally adopted children should have their stool tested for parasites like Giardia and their eggs. This test is called an ova and parasite exam.
Treatment
Treatment
If your child has giardiasis or symptoms of the illness, he or she will likely require treatment with a medicine. Metronidazole is the medicine most commonly used to treat giardiasis.
Infected people should avoid swimming in recreational water such as pools and lakes for at least two weeks after the diarrhea subsides. Giardia can be passed in the stool and can contaminate water for several weeks, even after symptoms have ended.
Key Points to Remember
Key Points to Remember
- Giardiasis is an intestinal condition that can cause diarrhea, nausea and other symptoms.
- Some children with the condition may not exhibit symptoms.
- All internationally adopted children should be checked for giardiasis.
- Most people with the condition will require treatment with a medicine called metronidazole.
- Parents and caregivers can help minimize the spread of giardiasis through good hand washing after diaper changes and using the bathroom.
Support Services & Resources
Support Services & Resources
Visit the trusted websites below to learn more about giardiasis.
Riley at IU Health offers a broad range of supportive services to make life better for families who choose us for their children's care.
The CDC provides in-depth information about giardiasis, including printable fact sheets.
This online resource from the U.S. National Library of Medicine includes images that help explain how giardiasis affects the body.