Giardiasis
What can be done to prevent the infection?
Many cases of giardiasis can be prevented by taking the following
steps:
Avoid contaminated recreational water.
Avoid oral-anal or oral-genital sex.
Avoid untreated water sources.
Follow tips to avoid traveler's
diarrhea.
Put pool diapers on infants and toddlers to keep feces out of recreational
water.
Use good handwashing techniques after using the bathroom.
Use good hygiene when diapering infants.
What are the long-term effects of the infection?
In severe cases, there may be weight loss or stunted growth in children.
What are the risks to others?
Anyone who has the organism in the feces can spread it to others, especially if
they have poor hygiene practices. Infected people should use good handwashing
techniques. They should not swim in pools or other bodies of water until the
infection is gone.
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