Complications of Giardia

Complications list for Giardia:

The list of complications that have been mentioned in various sources for Giardia includes:

Complications and sequelae of Giardia from the Diseases Database include:

• Diarrhoea
• Liver granuloma
• Malabsorption syndrome
• Reiter's syndrome
• Reactive arthropathy

See also the symptoms of Giardia and Giardia: Introduction.

Complications of Giardia:

About 40% of those who are diagnosed with giardiasis demonstrate disaccharide intolerance during detectable infection and up to 6 months after the infection can no longer be detected. Lactose (i.e., milk sugar) intolerance is most frequently observed. Some individuals (less than 4%) remain symptomatic more than 2 weeks; chronic infections lead to a malabsorption syndrome and severe weight loss. Chronic cases of giardiasis in immunodeficient and normal individuals are frequently refractile to drug treatment. Flagyl is normally quite effective in terminating infections. In some immune deficient individuals, giardiasis may contribute to a shortening of the life span. (Source: FDA Bad Bug Book)

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About complications:

Complications of Giardia are secondary conditions, symptoms, or other disorders that are caused by Giardia. In many cases the distinction between symptoms of Giardia and complications of Giardia is unclear or arbitrary.

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