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Giardiasis classification

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, M.D.; Serge Korjian M.D.

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)
References

References

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