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📋Overview
Giardiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the protozoan parasite Giardia duodenalis (also known as Giardia lamblia or Giardia intestinalis). It is a common cause of diarrheal illness worldwide, transmitted primarily through ingestion of contaminated water or food. The term 'giardiasis' is the modern preferred term for this condition.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0017536ICD-10-CM
A07.1
MeSH
D005873
SNOMED CT (US)
5826500710679007
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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