Other conditions with symptoms similar to giardiasis

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Other diseases with symptoms that are similar to the common symptoms of giardiasis include:

Bacterial infections with salmonella, E. coli, campylobacter, staphylococcus, or shigella. Symptoms of infection with these organisms generally do not last as long as those caused by Giardia lamblia.
Viral infections. Symptoms of infection with viruses generally do not last as long as those caused by Giardia lamblia.
Infection with other parasites such as Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora, or Dientamoeba fragilis. Symptoms caused by infection with these organisms last as long or longer than those caused by G. lamblia.
Appendicitis.

Problems with digestion that can cause giardiasis-like symptoms include:

Lactose intolerance, which causes symptoms when you drink milk or eat dairy products.
Irritable bowel syndrome, which causes symptoms that come and go.
Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis).
Celiac sprue (also called celiac disease or nontropical sprue).

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Author	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Editor	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor	Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	W. David Colby IV, MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease
Last Updated	October 16, 2007

Last updated:	October 16, 2007
Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Reviewed By:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, W. David Colby IV, MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC

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