Incidence of giardiasis among siblings in Turkey

• DOI: 10.1046/j.1442-200x.2003.01711.x
• Publication Date: 2004-12-28T11:41:59Z
• Authors: I. Cüneyt Balcioglu; Emin Limoncu; Pelin Ertan; Kor Yereli; Ahmet Özbilgin; Ali Onag
• Keywords: Giardia lamblia; Giardia

Abstract Background : Giardiasis, a common infection among children, is caused by flagellated protozoan called Giardia lamblia . It well known to be contagious in living places. This an epidemiologic study investigating the incidence of giardiasis siblings patients with same household. Methods Stool samples 50 G. positive sibling household, and negative were examined for saline‐Lugol, formalin‐ethyl acetate concentration trichrome staining methods. Other causes diarrhea excluded microbiologic laboratory tests. Results Thirty‐eight per cent 8% children found cysts and/or trophozoites. The differences between groups statistically significant ( P < 0.001). Conclusion results suggested that examination both age group household should considered.