Warning Signs Of Giardiasis

October 19, 2018
By
HealthPrep Staff

Giardiasis, also known as Giardia infection or beaver fever, is a condition caused by a microscopic parasite called Giardia lamblia, also known as Giardia intestinalis. While giardiasis can occur anywhere in the world, including the United States, it is most common in places where individuals don’t have access to clean drinking water. Even so, G. lamblia is the most common intestinal parasite in the United States.