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| Giardia has become recognized as one of the most common causes of waterborne disease (both through drinking water and through recreational use of water) in humans in both developing and industrialized countries. Giardia may be found in soil, food, water, or surfaces that have been contaminated with the feces from infected humans or animals. Typically, each cyst gives rise to two 'trophozoites', which are the vegetative form of giardia; they are able to colonize and rapidly replicate in the gastrointestinal tract as well as cause gastrointestinal symptoms. Less common symptoms include low-grade fever, chills, headaches, urticaria, and polyarthritis. Symptoms range in severity from mild to extreme; however, a significant proportion of infected individuals are completely asymptomatic. Diagnosis & Tests Giardiasis is diagnosed by signs and symptoms, as well as the presence of giardia cysts and trophozoites in the stool. Treatment & Prevention The most beneficial way to treat giardiasis naturally may be through a combination approach, utilizing both nutritional interventions and other natural agents. As such, this therapeutic strategy is considered by many natural doctors as being the first-line approach. |
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