Giardiasis is a diarrheal disease caused by microscopic parasites called giardia. These parasites can live in the intestines of many mammals, including humans. Although many species of giardia are found worldwide, only giardia lamblia causes infection in humans. Giardiasis is a common cause of waterborne disease in humans and is sometimes called "beaver fever".
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2024 Statistics
Incidence rate is the number of new cases of disease divided by the number of persons at risk for the disease during a particular time period.
Cases:
12*
*Includes confirmed cases in 2024.
Incidence rate per 100,000 in 2024: 8.6
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Last updated: February 2025, by CDC