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Giardiasis
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Definition
: An infection of the SMALL INTESTINE caused by the flagellated protozoan GIARDIA LAMBLIA. It is spread via contaminated food and water and by direct person-to-person contact.
Other names
Lambliasis; Lambliases; Giardiases