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My daughter has been suffering from loose
motion for the last month it seems like she is having a giardia infection.. How many doses of Albendazole is required for its treatment.
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We can't simply diagnose giardiasis
Pt must have symptoms like large amount of stools, severe abdomen pain, loss of appetite
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if any symptoms present.
Do stool routine and microscopyand stool for ova and cysts
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Firstly you have to do a stool test to confirm the type of infection- simply dining stool RE & ME you can find ova - but it may be a case of amibiosis. Finally if Giardia infection occurs most useful drug is metronidazole- please consult a paediatrician
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