giardia lambia Flashcards
1
Q
type of virus
A
intestinal protozoan cyst and trophozoite forms
2
Q
moves via
A
flagella
3
Q
transmitted via
A
fecal-oral route
waterborne
4
Q
most common way someone can get it
A
hikers drinking from streams contaminated with animal feces that contains giardia lambia
5
Q
signs and symptoms
A
- non-invasive watery diarrhea lasting 1-4 weeks
- fatty (greasy appearance), smelly watery diarrhea
- flatulence
- malnutrition
6
Q
duration
A
1-4 weeks
7
Q
diagnosis of giardiasis
A
ova and parasite exam
