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Suggest Precautions To Be Taken To Prevent Recurrence Of Giardia Infection
Question: I have been diagnosed with having the parasite Giardia. I have completed one 4 tablet dose of Tinidazole which seems to have taken care of the problem. What precautions should I take now to prevent a recurrence?
Brief Answer:
Maintain good personal hygiene
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for using HCM.
Giardia is an intestinal parasite.
This is acquired through contaminated food and water.
Clean water and hygienic food will prevent this infection.
Washing hands before handling food is very important.
These simple measures will prevent you from acquiring giardiasis again.
I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani
Maintain good personal hygiene
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for using HCM.
Giardia is an intestinal parasite.
This is acquired through contaminated food and water.
Clean water and hygienic food will prevent this infection.
Washing hands before handling food is very important.
These simple measures will prevent you from acquiring giardiasis again.
I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
I believe I contracted Giardia when my husband and I were traveling outside of the United States. It is not our personal hygiene that worries me but that of others.
In regards to diet, should we not eat uncooked food, such as salad, vegetables and fruit if not prepared at home? What about water? Should we only drink bottled water when we are away from home?
Once someone has had this parasite, would he/she we more susceptible to a recurrence?
In regards to diet, should we not eat uncooked food, such as salad, vegetables and fruit if not prepared at home? What about water? Should we only drink bottled water when we are away from home?
Once someone has had this parasite, would he/she we more susceptible to a recurrence?
Brief Answer:
Recurrence possible through contaminated food and water
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, uncooked food such as salad, vegetables and fruits if not prepared at home increases the risk of spreading Giardia. So try to avoid to them while travelling.
Bottled/boiled water does not spread Giardia.So try to drink Bottled/boiled water when you are away from home.
You can acquire Giardia any number of times if the food and water is contaminated with it.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani.
Recurrence possible through contaminated food and water
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, uncooked food such as salad, vegetables and fruits if not prepared at home increases the risk of spreading Giardia. So try to avoid to them while travelling.
Bottled/boiled water does not spread Giardia.So try to drink Bottled/boiled water when you are away from home.
You can acquire Giardia any number of times if the food and water is contaminated with it.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani.
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Dr. Yogesh D
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