What is giardiasis? The 8 symptoms of parasitic tummy bug parents must look out for after outbreak at primary school [Video]

GIARDIASIS is a tummy bug caused by a tiny parasite.

It can trigger a range of symptoms, including smelly or watery diarrhoea, burps that smell like eggs, stomach pain and bloating.

Some people also suffer from farting, weight loss, fatigue and nausea, according to the NHS and Mayo Clinic in the US.

Giardiasis is usually confirmed by a stool sample and is treated with antibiotics.

Anyone with the bug should stay home from school or work until two days after their symptoms stop to avoid spreading the infection.

For most people, it goes away in about a week with treatment.

However, it can sometimes last much longer and trigger serious complications.

You can catch giardiasis in a variety of ways, and experts warn that it spreads rapidly.

Most commonly, people get it through direct contact with …