Giardiasis : an elusive cause of gastrointestinal distress
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| Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Giardiasis : eine leicht zu übersehende Ursache für Magen-Darm-Beschwerden |
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| Autor: | Backer, Howard D. |
| Erschienen in: | The physician and sportsmedicine |
| Veröffentlicht: | 28 (2000), 7, S. 46-57, Lit. |
| Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
| Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
| Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource Elektronische Ressource (online) |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| ISSN: | 0091-3847, 2326-3660 |
| DOI: | 10.3810/psm.2000.07.1079 |
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| Erfassungsnummer: | PU200011000548 |
| Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract des Autors
The common protozoan Giardia lamblia has a fecal-oral mode of transmission, usually from contaminated water or food or person-to-person contact. Infection may be asymptomatic or result in a broad spectrum of symptoms - most commonly, subacute illness that is mistaken for other gastrointestinal problems. Although most infections are self-limited, treatment is indicated due to the long duration and the risk of transmission. Several therapeutic agents are available, but none is 100% effective. Prevention for people involved in outdoor sports or recreation and for international travelers includes treatment of all surface water and rigorous personal hygiene. Verf.-Referat