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The treatment of giardiasis in children: single-dose tinidazole compared with 3 days of nitazoxanide.

Author: AlmirallP, AlvarezG, CañeteR, CimermanS, EscobedoA A, GonzálezM E, PérezR, RuizA

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.

Overview

Nitazoxanide and tinidazole are medications used for treating Giardia lamblia infection. The study found that a single dose of tinidazole was more effective in achieving parasitological cure than six doses of nitazoxanide in children with G. lamblia infection. Both treatments were well tolerated.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Giardia lamblia is among the commonest intestinal protozoa world-wide and may cause significant morbidity, especially in children. Although 5-nitroimidazole compounds have formed the mainstay of giardiasis treatment for several years, the increasing number of reports of refractory cases given these ...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1179/136485908X267894

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Giardiasis Treatment: Finding a Cure in the Desert of Parasitic Infections

Giardiasis, an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia, can be like a desert mirage, often leaving individuals feeling drained and unwell. This study explores the efficacy and safety of two different medications—tinidazole and nitazoxanide—for treating giardiasis in children, seeking to find a reliable and well-tolerated treatment option for this common parasitic infection.

Navigating the Desert of Giardiasis Treatment

The study found that tinidazole, given as a single dose, was more effective than nitazoxanide, given over three days, in treating giardiasis in children. Both medications were well-tolerated, suggesting that tinidazole may be a preferable option for treating this infection in children.

Finding the Right Path to Giardiasis Relief

This research provides valuable insights for clinicians seeking to treat giardiasis in children, highlighting the importance of considering different treatment options and their potential efficacy and side effects.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study offers hope for finding a more effective and convenient treatment for giardiasis in children. It suggests that tinidazole, with its single-dose administration, may be a more suitable choice for treating this common parasitic infection, potentially leading to a quicker and more comfortable recovery.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2008-08-22
  2. Date Revised 2021-12-03
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

18348774

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1179/136485908X267894

SNS
PICO Info
in preparation
Languages

English

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