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Can you get giardia after getting it once?
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Yes: If you get exposed again , no life immunity to intestinal parasites.
Answered 6/21/2020
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Yes: Reinfection is possible. Giardiasis is a waterborne illness caused by Giardia parasite. Sx's – there may be no sx's or diarrhea, oily floating stool, gas, nausea & abdominal cramps. If untreated it can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration & weight loss. Diagnosis- via blood test for antibodies & checking stool samples for parasites. Tx can include metronidazole, tinidazole & nitazoxanide.
Answered 7/11/2020
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