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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for giardia
  1. Giardia infection 
    Giardia, or giardiasis, is a parasitic infection of the small intestine. A tiny parasite called Giardia lamblia causes it. ... The giardia parasite lives in soil, food, and water. It may also be found on surfaces that have come ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000288.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. String test 
    ... be a sign of parasite infection, such as giardia .
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003735.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Smear of duodenal fluid aspirate 
    ... check for signs of an infection (such as giardia or strongyloides ). Rarely, this test is also done ... The results may show the presence of giardia protozoa, the intestinal parasite strongyloides, or another infectious organism.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003729.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Handwashing 
    ... Common cold Viral gastroenteritis Food poisoning Hepatitis A Giardia WHEN TO WASH YOUR HANDS You can protect ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000972.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. D-xylose absorption 
    ... be seen in: Celiac disease (sprue) Crohn disease Giardia lamblia infestation Hookworm infestation Lymphatic obstruction Radiation enteropathy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003606.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Small bowel tissue smear/biopsy 
    ... means that certain microorganisms, such as the parasites giardia or strongyloides were seen in the tissue sample. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003732.htm - Medical Encyclopedia