Giardiasis
Description
Giardiasis is an infection of the Small Intestine caused by an insidious Parasite Giardia lamblia (also known as Giardia duodenalis; Giardia intestinalis) (a flagellate Protozoa) that often contaminates Water. It spreads via contaminated Water, contaminated Food, direct human contact and household pets.
Prevalence [1]
Giardiasis was once confined to tropical regions but is now on the increase in the Western World:
The worldwide incidence of Giardiasis is estimated to be 20%- 60%.
Giardiasis is the most widespread intestinal infection in the USA. It affects approximately 7.4% of the US population.
These Substances may Help to Prevent/Treat Giardiasis
Alkaloids
Berberine may kill the Giardia lamblia Protozoa that causes Giardiasis. [2]
Microorganisms
Enterococcus faecium may stimulate the Immune System to inhibit/kill the Giardia lamblia Protozoa that causes Giardiasis. [3]
Lactobacillus casei may help to prevent infection with Giardia lamblia Protozoa that causes Giardiasis. [4]
Prescribed Medications
Metronidazole (750 mg per day taken as three divided doses of 250 mg each for five days) is an effective treatment for Giardiasis (it kills the Giardia lamblia Protozoa that causes Giardiasis).
Quinacrine is an effective treatment for Giardiasis (but has several toxic side-effects).
Polyphenols
Kaempferol may inhibit the Giardia lamblia Protozoa that causes Giardiasis. [5]
Sulfuric Compounds
Diallyl Trisulfide may inhibit the Giardia lamblia Protozoa that causes Giardiasis.
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) may inhibit the Giardia lamblia Protozoa that causes Giardiasis. [6]
You have read 25% of this topic
Keep reading Giardiasis
- Vitamins
- These Foods/Herbs may Prevent or Treat Giardiasis
- Bee Products
- Fruit
- Grains
- Herbs
- 10 more sections
- Every cited reference behind this topic
- All 5,000+ interlinked topics, search and notes
No credit card needed to start a trial. Already a member? Log in