Overview
Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine caused by the protozoa Giardia lamblia.
It is commonly contracted by drinking untreated water; in Alaska it is called Beaver Fever and is attributed to drinking from seemingly "clean" mountain streams.
Please see conventional, complementary, and alternative medical treatments for important background information regarding the different types of medical treatments discussed on this page. Naturopathic, Complementary, and Alternative treatments that may be considered include: