Giardiasis, caused by the flagellated protozoan Giardia lamblia, remains one of the most widespread intestinal parasitic infections globally. Research into its treatment has traditionally relied on a ...

The single-celled intestinal parasite Giardia lamblia colonizes the upper small intestine by fastening to the microvillus brush border of intestinal cells. But exactly how Giardia attaches itself was ...

We hope that you had an exciting and enjoyable time in the wilderness on your Outdoor Action Trip. After you’ve gotten a shower and washed your clothes, there are a few important pieces of information ...

Epidemiology and Infection, Vol. 140, No. 11 (NOVEMBER 2012), pp. 2014-2022 (9 pages) Cryptosporidium and Giardia are intestinal parasites of humans and of many other species of animals. Water ...

Scientists have provided more details about the first documented outbreak of giardiasis in Italy that was linked to tap water, according to recently published research. More than 200 people were ...

Parasitic roundworm infections affect 800 million people across the globe, but thanks to water treatment, it can lead to a significant 18-percent decrease in cases. A team of researchers at Tufts ...

An icky parasite that is a major source of tummy trouble for young children and nature lovers appears to have been infecting mammals for a very long time, researchers said Thursday. Giardia lamblia is ...

Health officials state Giardia is a parasite that is swallowed and goes through the intestinal tract that causes diarrhea.

Giardiasis is a common worldwide cause of gastroenteritis. We report a case complicated by severe bilateral anterior uveitis, discussing possible mechanisms of ocular involvement. Visual acuity was ...

Metronidazole is used effectively to treat giardiasis with moderate-to-severe symptoms. Giardiasis requires no treatment if the symptoms are mild. The infection goes away on its own within a few weeks ...