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Transmission of Giardia lamblia from a day care center to the community.

Year: 1986

Type: article

Abstract: An outbreak of giardiasis was investigated in one urban day care center; another day care center was selected as a control. In the study day care center, 35 per cent of the children were infected. Infection was spread to at least one household contact of 47 per cent of the infected children. The data suggest person-to-person transmission of giardiasis and the need for measures to prevent its dissemination. Early recognition and treatment of Giardia lamblia infections in children may be indicated.

Source: American Journal of Public Health

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.76.9.1142

Authors: M A Polis, C U Tuazon, D W Alling, E Talmanis

Institutions: Allina Health, Washington University Medical Center, Georgetown University Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2091718576

FWCI: 1.086

Cites: 24

Cited by: 52

Related to: 10