Giardiasis is an infection in your intestines caused by the Giardia parasite. Symptoms include diarrhea and fatigue. Antibiotics can treat it.

2024年2月20日 · Treatment for ongoing and recurrent infections. People treated for giardiasis may continue to have symptoms or positive tests for Giardia. In these cases, healthcare providers should consider the following steps before switching …

2022年11月8日 · When signs and symptoms are severe or the infection persists, doctors usually treat giardia infection with medications such as: Metronidazole (Flagyl). Metronidazole is the most commonly used antibiotic for giardia infection.

INITIAL TREATMENT. Nonpregnant adults and children. Asymptomatic individuals — The goal of treatment in asymptomatic individuals is to prevent spread of infection to other, more vulnerable patient populations. We suggest treatment of asymptomatic individuals in the following circumstances (algorithm 1) :

How to get treatment. If you have diarrhea or other symptoms of a Giardia infection, discuss treatment options with your healthcare provider. Many prescription medications are available to treat Giardia infections. Your medical history, nutrition, and whether you have a weakened immune system will affect how well prescription medications work ...

In spite of its recognition as an important human pathogen, there have been relatively few agents used in therapy. This paper discusses each class of drugs used in treatment, along with their mechanism of action, in vitro and clinical efficacy, and side effects and contraindications.

2024年2月16日 · Standard treatment for giardiasis consists of antibiotic therapy. Metronidazole (often 250 mg three times daily in adults for 5-7 days) is the most commonly prescribed antibiotic for this...

2023年8月23日 · What are the treatments for giardiasis? In most cases, giardiasis eventually clears up on its own. Your doctor might prescribe medication if your infection is severe or prolonged. Most doctors will...

2024年10月10日 · Treating giardiasis. If you don't receive treatment for a Giardia infection, you will probably eventually recover on your own. However, treatment is a good idea for anyone who is having symptoms. Treatment can also help if you don't have symptoms because treatment can prevent the spread of infection to others.

2023年5月17日 · Some people develop symptoms and then get better without treatment because they combat the infection on their own. When symptoms do arise, they can include: Diarrhea that often comes on suddenly and may be initially watery. Malaise (a vague feeling of discomfort) or fatigue. Foul-smelling and fatty stools.