Parasites · Protozoan (protist)

Giardia duodenalis

Pathogen A genuine pathogen causing giardiasis — diarrhea and malabsorption — though asymptomatic carriage also occurs. Can trigger post-infectious IBS.

Associated with these conditions

Infectious gastroenteritis Direct cause

A protozoan cause of prolonged, watery diarrhea and malabsorption (giardiasis).

Well-replicated

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