[Incidence of giardiasis in adults patients with acute enteritis]

Minerva Med. 1991 Jun;82(6):375-80.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The Authors report the findings of a perspective study carried out in 214 cases of acute diarrhoea to estimate the presence of giardia intestinalis infections. The incidence of 3.2% has been discussed on the bases of recent epidemiological advances.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cohort Studies
  • Diarrhea / etiology
  • Enteritis / etiology
  • Female
  • Giardiasis / diagnosis
  • Giardiasis / drug therapy
  • Giardiasis / epidemiology*
  • Humans
  • Italy / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Metronidazole / therapeutic use
  • Middle Aged
  • Prospective Studies

Substances

  • Metronidazole