Abstract
We present the case of a 32-year-old French man who presented with morning nausea, bloating, frequent flatulence, burping, occasional pyrosis, and alternating diarrhea and constipation two weeks after a trip to Morocco. The diagnosis was established by a parasitological stool exam that revealed cysts of Giardia lamblia. He was successfully treated with tinidazole.
Highlights
The patient is a 32-year-old French man
Giardiasis is most common in tropical countries because of widespread fecal germs.[1]
Outbreaks of giardiasis have been noted in communities with contaminated public water.[4]
Summary
The patient is a 32-year-old French man. He is an electronic engineer who does not smoke and drinks occasionally. The patient’s symptoms began two weeks after returning from Agadir, Morocco. They included morning nausea, bloating, frequent flatulence, burping, occasional pyrosis, alternating diarrhea and constipation.
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