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DPDx is an education resource designed for health professionals and laboratory scientists. For an overview including prevention and control visit www.cdc.gov/parasites/giardia.

Giardiasis

[Giardia duodenalis (syn. G. lamblia, G. intestinalis)]

Treatment Information

Several prescription drugs are available to treat giardiasis including metronidazole and tinidazole. Nitazoxanide has provided some encouraging results in the management of giardiasis in children.

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This information is provided as an informational resource for licensed health care providers as guidance only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional judgment.

 
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  • Page last reviewed November 29, 2013
  • Page last updated November 29, 2013
  • Content source: Global Health - Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria
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