Diagnostic Testing Service
Giarda spp (PEB103)
Specimen type
Feces
Contents
- Giardiasis is an infection caused by the protozoan Giardia. The disease often presents no symptoms or only mild ones. Symptoms to watch for include malnutrition, diarrhea, poor nutrient absorption, weight loss, itching, feather plucking, excessive skin pecking, and increased vocalization in the infected bird.
