Infectious disease

Question 1

Giardiasis

• what is it?
• how to diagnose
• treatment
• zoonosis implication

Answer 1

• protozoa that causes diarrhoea- usually small intestines but can be both
• faecal float and idexx antigen test - equal good sense and spec. Antigen test sl better. Can also wet mount or stain check
• fenbendazole 50mg/kg 3-5 days. If no improvement, then add in metronidazole
• may be zoonotic depends on strain. Cat strain F is not, dogs A / B might be.