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Giardiasis classification
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Giardiasis may be classified based on the duration of clinical manifestations into either acute (2-4 weeks) or chronic (more than 4 weeks).
Classification
Classification
Giardiasis may be classified based on the duration of clinical manifestations into:
- Acute (less than 2-4 weeks of symptoms)
- Chronic (more than 4 weeks of symptoms)
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