10 Giardiasis Symptoms
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Fatigue
Fatigue is another symptom that is commonly seen in people with giardiasis. It usually sets in a few days after contracting the parasite and can last for the duration of the illness and for some time after.
According to one study conducted in 2004, 41.5 percent of people who had been infected with giardia had chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS, for up to five years after contracting the parasite, showcasing the potential for long-lasting effects from the infection.3Mørch, Kristine et al. ‘Chronic fatigue syndrome 5 years after giardiasis: differential diagnoses, characteristics and natural course.’ BMC gastroenterology vol. 13 28. 12 Feb. 2013, doi:10.1186/1471-230X-13-28
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