The main diseases that can be contracted through food and drinking water are: Brucellosis Cholera Clonorchiasis Diarrhea Giardiasis Hepatitis A and hepatitis E Polio Anthrax Roundworm infestation Tuberculosis Typhoid fever Vaccinations are only available against hepatitis A, polio and typhoid. For eating food in countries with hygiene deficiencies, the following mnemonic is especially important: “Peel … Drinking water and food hygiene
Synonyms Giardioose, Lamblia dumbbell What is giardiasis? Giardiasis is a common infectious diarrhea caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia. This parasite occurs worldwide and is transmitted mainly through poor food hygiene by ingesting contaminated water or food. Giardiasis is also known under the name Lamblia dysentery. It usually causes unpleasant, long-lasting diarrhea, which is not … Giardiasis – diarrhea caused by parasites
Treatment of Giardiasis Giardiasis is usually treated with the antibiotic metronidazole, even though it is not a bacterium but a parasite. Metronidazole is quite effective against both forms (trophozoite, cyst) of Giardia lamblia. It should be taken in any case, even if the giardiasis is asymptomatic. Because all infected persons are contagious via the stool. … Treatment of Giardiasis | Giardiasis – diarrhea caused by parasites
