title: Giardiasis: a case report and discussion of outbreaks in the United States.
abstract: Outbreaks of giardiasis occur every year in the United States, and waterborne infections appear to be increasing. Accurate identification of cases, proper hygiene in day-care and institutional settings, and adequate treatment of water sources will allow better control of this disease.
authors.affiliation: Immunology Department, Maryland Medical laboratory, Inc.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Malloy
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Groves
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Schwartz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D005260:Female; D005873:Giardiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D008795:Metronidazole