The best way to avoid giardiasis is to avoid drinking untreated surface water, especially from mountain streams.
If left untreated it can kill you.
it hurts and puss comes out
It can spread and effect the other organs in your body.
Giardiasis is generally not considered a life-threatening illness, and most healthy individuals recover without severe complications. However, it can lead to dehydration and significant health issues in vulnerable populations, such as young children, the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems. While deaths from giardiasis are rare, severe cases can potentially contribute to mortality in these at-risk groups if left untreated. Overall, prompt diagnosis and treatment usually prevent serious outcomes.
Giardiasis
Eventully the infectiopn would take over your whole lungs and sufficate you.
You can get Giardia lamblia from drinking untreated water. Giardia is a microscopic parasite that can cause diarrheal illness known as giardiasis. It is commonly found in natural water sources such as lakes and streams contaminated with fecal matter.
prolonged papilledema can result in permanent damage to the optic nerve which could lead to blindness.
If left untreated, a more serious infection may develop within the fluid, called empyema.
An untreated dry socket can lead to infection.
Cats and dogs can die it heart worm is left untreated. Call your vet.