Giardia Life Cycle
What are the Symptoms of Giardiasis?
Diarrhea. Gas, Foul-smelling, greasy poop that can float, Stomach cramps or pain, Upset stomach or nausea, Dehydration.
Is Giardia a Virus or Bacteria?
Giardiasis is an infection in your small intestine. It’s caused by a microscopic parasite called Giardia lamblia. Giardiasis spreads through contact with infected people.
Why is Giardia Harmful?
Giardiasis is caused by the tiny Giardia parasite. The parasite attaches itself to the lining of the small intestines in humans, where it causes diarrhea and blocks the body’s absorption of fats and carbohydrates from digested foods.
How to Prevent Giardia?
Consumers can prevent giardiasis by: washing hands carefully, avoiding swallowing recreational water, using caution when traveling, avoiding drinking untreated water or treating water before drinking, being careful when dealing with animals, avoiding fecal exposure.
Where is Giardia Most Commonly Found?
Giardia is a water-borne parasite that is most commonly found in swimming pools, water supplies, lakes, ponds and wells.
What Does Giardia Feces Look Like?
Since this parasite causes chronic diarrhea, the feces excreted is greasy, watery and has a foul smell. Bloating and loss of appetite are some other changes caused by giardia.
Giardia Life Cycle
The Giardia life cycle starts in contaminated water or food, where cysts are ingested and then transform into trophozoites in the host’s intestines. Understanding Giardia life cycle stages and transmission helps in implementing effective prevention strategies and minimizing the spread of this parasitic infection.
In this article, we will cover in detail the life cycle of Giardia and its diagram.
Table of Content
- Life Cycle of Giardia
- Giardia Life Cycle Stages
- 1. Cyst
- 2. Excystation
- 3. Trophozoites
- 4. Encystation
- Scientific Classification of Giardia
- Morphology
- Feeding/ Trophozoite stage
- Cyst (Infective Stage)
- Pathogenesis
- Mode of transmission:
- Symptoms
- Diagonsis
- Treatment and Prevention