Were you looking for information about Giardia? Geardia is a common misspelling of Giardia.
Giardia is a microscopic parasite that causes
giardiasis, a diarrheal illness. It is the most common nonbacterial cause of
diarrhea in the United States. The parasite is found in soil, food, water, or surfaces that have been contaminated with the feces from infected humans or animals, and is transmitted through accidental swallowing. People who are more likely to become infected include childcare workers, parents of infected children, and international travelers. Several prescription medicines are available to treat a
Giardia infection.
(Click Giardia for more information on how common Giardia is, to find out what other symptoms may occur with infection, and to learn more about risk factors for this condition. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on Giardia.)
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