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The definition of giardia is any flagellate of the genus Giardia, parasitic in the intestines of vertebrates.
Giardia lamblia cause a disease called Giardiasis. According to PubMedHealth, the disease is marked by abdominal pain; diarrhea; gas or bloating; headache; loss of appetite; low-grade fever; nausea; swollen or distended abdomen or vomiting.
The disease is caused by a protozoa that is passed through untreated drinking water. Around 80% of cases go away without medical treatment. The others can be treated by anti-infection agents (which kill off the protozoa.)
The most serious effect of the disease is dehydration (from diarrhea.) It's a common problem in places of the world where water isn't properly treated, and also easily picked up by back-packers who fail to treat their water.
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What is the habitat of giardia?
Giardia is a parasite found in the feces.
Is giardia a bacteria virus protists or fungi?
Giardia is a flagellated protozoan. These types of organisms also cause diseases like bacteria. They are eukaryotes instead of prokaryotes like bacteria. This means that they are larger and have organelles. Bacteria are the opposite.
Is giardia unicellular or multicellular?
the parisite giardia is a unicellular organism
What does protists mean give me an example?
A Protists is a microorganism with one or more cells and can cause diseases such as Dysentery and Giardia
The most common victim for giardia intestinalis to prey on?
is the giardia a preditor or prey
What is the symptoms of giardia infection?
Abdominal cramps is the primary symptom of giardia infection.
What is gardia?
Giardia Lamblia is a single-celled parasite that is the cause of Giardiasis or Beaver Fever. Giardiasis is a digestive system infection.
What is the primary symptom of Giardia infection?
Abdominal cramps is the primary symptom of giardia infection.
Does Giardia have a membrane?
No
What is the scientific name for giardiasis?
The scientific name for giardiasis is Giardia lamblia.
Does giardia move?
Flagella.
What is the most common protistan intestinal parasite in the United states?
Trypanosomiasis caused protozoan trypanosoma.
