Giardiasis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012306",
  "term": "Giardiasis",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. (gee-are-DYE-us-sis) Intestinal disease caused by an infestation of Giardia flagellates.\n\n2. Human giardiasis may involve diarrhea within 1 week of ingestion of the cyst, which is the environmental survival form and infective stage of the organism. Normally illness lasts for 1 to 2 weeks, but there are cases of chronic infections lasting months to years. Chronic cases, both those with defined immune deficiencies and those without, are difficult to treat. Giardiasis is most frequently associated with the consumption of contaminated water. Five outbreaks have been traced to food contamination by infected or infested food handlers, and the possibility of infections from contaminated vegetables that are eaten raw cannot be excluded. Cool moist conditions favor the survival of the organism.",
  "subject": "Laws, regulations and executive orders",
  "references": [
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms",
    "FDA Bad Bug Book"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/giardiasis/"
}