Giardiasis
Description General Measures Medicine Treatment ICD-10 code: A07.1 DESCRIPTION Infection with the protozoan parasite, G. lamblia which colonises the proximal small intestine. Does not typically present with acute diarrhoea. GENERAL MEASURES Fluid and electrolyte replacement in severe diarrhoea. MEDICINE TREATMENT Metronidazole, oral, 2 g daily for 3 days. Click here for the pdf . Sta
ICD-10 code: A07.1
DESCRIPTION
Infection with the protozoan parasite, G. lamblia which colonises the proximal small intestine. Does not typically present with acute diarrhoea.
GENERAL MEASURES
Fluid and electrolyte replacement in severe diarrhoea.
MEDICINE TREATMENT
- Metronidazole, oral, 2 g daily for 3 days.
Standard Treatment Guidelines And Essential Medicines List For South Africa, Adult Hospital level, 2020-4_Version 1_July 2024
Chapter 1: Alimentary tract; 1.3 Diarrhoea; 1.3.6 Giardiasis