Giardiasis9

Beanna Mincarelli

Summary

From my project people should learn how to be treated, the symptoms, prevention, and some interesting facts. Some things that people should expect is that the disease is really caused by untreated water and if you don't wash your hands our something. What you will see in my project is a teacher telling a student about this disease and this student is asking interesting questions. It should be able to get a lot about this and what they you should look for if you might have it.

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Outline

= = I. Overview A. Microscopic parasite that can live in the human bowel

II. Pathology A. Lives on the surface of the intestinal villi B. Mechanically damage the epithelial cells thus shortening the villi C. Deconjugate bile salts and utilize the bile salts for nutrition leading to decreased fat emulsification and absorption may infect animals

III. Symptoms A. Diarrhea B. Belching C. Gas and cramps D. Weight loss or unable to gain

IV. Acquisition ( how you get the disease) A. Easy to catch if you drink untreated spring water B. Animals carry giardia in their feces and may introduce this parasite into rivers, streams, and springs C. Infected stream water D. City water may also be infected if sewer lines flood or leak E. In drinking water if not boiled or treated

V. Diagnosis A. Doctor can look under a microscope although several samples may have to be checked before the diagnosis can be made B. Other test may be necessary

VI. Treatment A. Treated with a medicine Metronidazole 1. Taken 3 times a day for 5-10 days B. Young children may be treated with furazolidone C. Whole family should be treated at the same time (easily spread) D. Prehospital Care 1. Generally is neither required nor indicate 2. Patients who are severly dehydrated may benefit from the administration of intravenous crystalloid fluids by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel E. Emergency Department Care 1. ED care consists of restoration of volume status with oral hydration or intravenous crystalloid solution VII. Mortality Rate A. Not associated with mortality 1. Except in cases of extreme dehydration and malnourishment

VIII. Prevention A. Careful about the water you drink B. Camping 1. Wash your Bottled water 2. Boil before use C. Wash your hands carefully 1. Soap and water several times a day D. Traveling 1. Don’t brush your teeth or wash dishes unless water is boiled E. Peel raw fruits and vegetables before you eat 1. Don’t undercook food

IX. Other A. Males-higher risk for infection than females B. Canadian population study demonstrated infection rates 1. 21.2 per 100,000 per year vs 17.9 per 100,000 per year for male and females C. age 1. occurs at all ages 2. common in early childhood a) exposure at daycare centers

References

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