Introduction

Giardia infection can cause a variety of intestinal symptoms, which include

• Diarrhea
• Gas or flatulence
• Greasy stools
  
• Stomach cramps
• Upset stomach or nausea
• These symptoms may lead to weight loss and dehydration

In some instances, infected individuals can carry this parasite without any signs of illness. In pets that show no clinical signs, the parasite can nevertheless be harmful by robbing the intestines of essential nutrients during digestion, causing weight loss or lethargy. Giardia has also been associated with allergies in some species.

Who is at Risk of Beaver Fever?

Giardia is an important parasite for a number of reasons. It poses a risk to human health because it can be transmitted to people, causing severe gastrointestinal disease, especially in immunocompromised people, including the elderly, newborns, pregnant women, and cancer and AIDS patients.