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Giardiasis [lambliasis]

Other protozoal intestinal diseases

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GuidelinesDiarrhoea, Chronic, in AdultsDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: A07.1/A09.0/A09.9/K52.2/K52.8/K52.9 DESCRIPTION Defined as diarrhoea lasting > 4 weeks. LoE:IVb 12 GENERAL MEASURES Encourage HIV testing: Most cases are likely to be HIV related. Send a stool sample for microscopy for ova, cysts and parasites. Do not request culture and sensitivity of the stool sample. Giardiasis is
GuidelinesGiardiasisDescription 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