Giardiasis

Giardiasis isdisease caused byciliate protozoan Giardia lamblia. It iscommon causediarrhea.

Giardiasispassed viafecal-oral route. People who liveinstitutional or day-care environmentsmore suspetible, astravelersthose who consume improperly treated water. It isparticular dangerpeople hiking or backpackingwilderness areas worldwide.

Treatmentnot always necessary, asbody can defeatinfection by itself. Antibiotics usedadults include metronidazolealbenzazole. (Furazolidonenitazoxanide may be usedchildren)