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What are the symptoms of giardia?

Page last updated 07 July 2020

The symptoms of giardia appear around 7 to 10 days after infection but may not appear for several weeks. Symptoms of giardia may include:

  • Acute or chronic diarrhoea
  • Weight loss
  • Fatigue
  • Abdominal cramps
  • ‘Floaty’ stools that contain more fat than normal and can be difficult to flush.

Sources & Citations

5. Victoria State Government. Better Health Channel. Gastroenteritis - giardiasis. Available at: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/gastroenteritis-giardiasis (accessed 17 June 2020).

MAT-AU-2000140 - Date of preparation June 2020