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==Overview== | |||
There is no vaccine against giardiasis. Prophylaxis against giardiasis is not recommended. Hygiene practices (such as hand washing, drinking safe water) may help reduce the risk of ''Giardia'' transmission. | |||
==Primary Prevention== | ==Primary Prevention== | ||
To prevent and control infection with the [[Giardia lamblia|''Giardia'']] parasite, it is important to: | *There is no vaccine against giardiasis. | ||
*Prophylaxis against giardiasis, ''per se'', is not recommended. Although some patients may benefit from antibiotic [[Traveler's diarrhea prevention|prophylaxis against traveler's diarrhea]], antiparasitic regimens against giardiasis are not used prophylactically. | |||
*Practice good handwashing and [[Hygiene|hygiene]] | *To prevent and control infection with the [[Giardia lamblia|''Giardia'']] parasite, it is important to: | ||
*Avoid water (drinking or recreational) that may be contaminated | *The following practices may help reduce the risk of ''Giardia'' transmission: | ||
*Avoid eating food that may be contaminated | :*Practice good handwashing and [[Hygiene|hygiene]] | ||
*Safe sexual practices, especially regarding anal sex, may decrease the risk of contracting or spreading [[Giardiasis|giardiasis]] | :*Avoid water (drinking or recreational) that may be contaminated | ||
:*Avoid eating food that may be contaminated | |||
:*Safe sexual practices, especially regarding anal sex, may decrease the risk of contracting or spreading [[Giardiasis|giardiasis]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
There is no vaccine against giardiasis. Prophylaxis against giardiasis is not recommended. Hygiene practices (such as hand washing, drinking safe water) may help reduce the risk of Giardia transmission.
Primary Prevention
- There is no vaccine against giardiasis.
- Prophylaxis against giardiasis, per se, is not recommended. Although some patients may benefit from antibiotic prophylaxis against traveler's diarrhea, antiparasitic regimens against giardiasis are not used prophylactically.
- To prevent and control infection with the Giardia parasite, it is important to:
- The following practices may help reduce the risk of Giardia transmission:
- Practice good handwashing and hygiene
- Avoid water (drinking or recreational) that may be contaminated
- Avoid eating food that may be contaminated
- Safe sexual practices, especially regarding anal sex, may decrease the risk of contracting or spreading giardiasis
References