Tag Archives: Giardia infection

Even “minor” infections can cause ME/CFS

Posted on 07/31/2017 by wames

Simmaron Research blog post, by Cort Johnson, 5 July 2017: Even “Minor” Infections Can Cause Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Giardia hasn’t historically ranked high as a potential cause of chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Some anecdotal reports suggest that a Giardia outbreak may … Continue reading →

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Giardia-specific cellular immune responses in post-giardiasis CFS

Posted on 01/31/2017 by wames

Research abstract: Background: The role of pathogen specific cellular immune responses against the eliciting pathogen in development of post-infectious chronic fatigue syndrome (PI-CFS) is not known and such studies are difficult to perform. The aim of this study was to … Continue reading →

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Long-Term Consequences of Cryptosporidium and Giardia Gastroenteritis

Posted on 07/28/2016 by wames

Research abstract: Cryptosporidium and Giardia are protozoan intestinal parasites which may present as asymptomatic infections in humans or cause severe and prolonged diarrhea. Studies over the last two decades show an association between these two pathogens, and various sequelae after … Continue reading →

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Irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue 6 years after Giardia infection

Posted on 08/21/2014 by wames

ABSTRACT Background: Functional gastrointestinal disorders and fatigue may follow acute infections. This study aimed to estimate the persistence, prevalence and risk of irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue six years after Giardia infection. Methods: Controlled prospective study of a cohort … Continue reading →

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