New Link Between Giardia and CFS
If your immune system is on the ropes — a very common scenario for tens of millions of sleep-deprived, stress-battered and nutrient-deficient Americans — just about any infection can trigger post-infectious chronic fatigue syndrome. And a new study has added another infection to the list: Giardia, a waterborne parasite that can cause severe GI upset called "Giardia gastroenteritis."
Researchers in Norway tracked 1,262 patients after a widespread outbreak of Giardia in the city of Bergen. They found that 58 of them (5%) developed CFS, with "long-lasting fatigue and abdominal symptoms" — an incidence of CFS 8 times higher than in the "general population."
"Our findings suggest that there may be a relationship between Giardia infection and CFS," concluded the researchers in BMC Gastroenterology.
Reference
Naess H, Nyland M, Hausken T, et al, "Chronic fatigue syndrome after Giardia enteritis: clinical characteristics, disability and long-term sickness absence." BMC Gastroenterol. 2012 Feb 8;12:13.
Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. is one of the most frequently quoted post viral CFS, fibromyalgia, energy, sleep and pain medical authorities in the world. He is the author of 12 books including You Can Heal from Long Covid, the best-selling From Fatigued to Fantastic!, Pain Free 1-2-3, The Complete Guide to Beating Sugar Addiction, Real Cause Real Cure, The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution, and the popular free Smart Phone app Cures A-Z. He is the lead author of eight research studies and three medical textbook chapters on effective treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Dr. Teitelbaum appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide, including past appearances on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and FoxNewsHealth.
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