To prevent giardiasis, particular attention must be paid to reducing risk factors.
Behavioral risk factors
- Poor hand hygiene
- Contact with contaminated drinking water
- Consumption of contaminated food
Note!Individuals with blood group A are more likely to be affected by giardiasis.
General prophylactic measures
- Personal hygiene with hand hygiene, toilet hygiene.
- Drinking water / kitchen hygiene
- Avoidance of unwashed fruits, vegetables, head fertilized lettuce.
- Fight bugs