Lauren Moody by montana https://padlet.com/montanam0115/a2fc2beniyuitlj2 Giardia lamblia en-us 2020-11-30 00:28:17 UTC 2020-12-01 22:17:40 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Giardia? montanam0115 https://padlet.com/montanam0115/a2fc2beniyuitlj2/wish/969586040 The image below shows Giardia lambila, commonly known as Giardia or Giardiasis. It is a microscopic pathogen that infects the intestinal tract. ]]> 2020-11-30 00:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/montanam0115/a2fc2beniyuitlj2/wish/969586040 Symptoms of Giardia montanam0115 https://padlet.com/montanam0115/a2fc2beniyuitlj2/wish/977765319 Pain areas: in the abdomen
Gastrointestinal: diarrhea, belching, bloating, fat in stool, indigestion, nausea, passing excessive amounts of gas, or vomiting
Whole body: fatigue, loss of appetite, malaise, or malnutrition
Also common: cramping, foul-smelling stool, or weight loss
]]> 2020-12-01 21:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/montanam0115/a2fc2beniyuitlj2/wish/977765319 To prevent and control infection with the Giardia parasite, it is important to... montanam0115 https://padlet.com/montanam0115/a2fc2beniyuitlj2/wish/977789872
  • Practice good hygiene.
  • Avoid water (drinking or recreational) that may be contaminated.
  • Avoid eating food that may be contaminated.
  • Prevent contact and contamination with feces (poop) during sex.

    • ]]>     2020-12-01 21:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/montanam0115/a2fc2beniyuitlj2/wish/977789872     How to treat Giardiasis... montanam0115 https://padlet.com/montanam0115/a2fc2beniyuitlj2/wish/977820934 Several drugs can be used to treat Giardia infection. Effective treatments include Metronidazole, Tinidazole, and Nitazoxanide . Alternatives to these medications include Paromomycin, Quinacrine, and Furazolidone. Different factors may shape how effective a drug regimen will be, including medical history, nutritional status, and condition of the immune system. Therefore, it is important to discuss treatment options with a healthcare provider.]]> 2020-12-01 21:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/montanam0115/a2fc2beniyuitlj2/wish/977820934 Who gets Giardiasis and how do they acquire it. montanam0115 https://padlet.com/montanam0115/a2fc2beniyuitlj2/wish/977840664 Almost any type of animal, or person can contract Giardiasis. 
    • Swallowing Giardia picked up from surfaces (such as bathroom handles, changing tables, diaper pails, or toys) that contain feces (poop) from an infected person or animal
    • Drinking water or using ice made from water sources where Giardia may live (for example, untreated or improperly treated water from lakes, streams, or wells)
    • Swallowing water while swimming or playing in water where Giardia may live, especially in lakes, rivers, springs, ponds, and streams
    • Eating uncooked food that contains Giardia organisms
    • Having contact with someone who is ill with giardiasis
    • Traveling to countries where giardiasis is common
    Anything that comes into contact with feces (poop) from infected humans or animals can become contaminated with the Giardia parasite. People become infected when they swallow the parasite. It is not possible to become infected through contact with blood.
    ]]>     2020-12-01 22:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/montanam0115/a2fc2beniyuitlj2/wish/977840664     People that are more likely to get Giardiasis... montanam0115 https://padlet.com/montanam0115/a2fc2beniyuitlj2/wish/977852673
  • Children in childcare settings, especially diaper-aged children
  • Close contacts of people with giardiasis (for example, people living in the same household) or people who care for those sick with giardiasis
  • People who drink water or use ice made from places where Giardia may live (for example, untreated or improperly treated water from lakes, streams, or wells)
  • Backpackers, hikers, and campers who drink unsafe water or who do not practice good hygiene (for example, proper handwashing)
  • People who swallow water while swimming and playing in recreational water where Giardia may live, especially in lakes, rivers, springs, ponds, and streams


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