Causes, Risk Factors, And Complications Of Giardiasis

Direct Person To Person Contact

Direct person to person contact can lead to outbreaks of giardiasis in families and at locations with large numbers of individuals, including daycare centers and nursing homes. For example, daycare workers and parents of young children both have a high risk of the infection since they frequently change and handle diapers. Within the general population, children have a high risk of developing giardiasis, particularly as they go through the potty training stage and spend more time in bathrooms. Individuals who engage in oral and anal sex can also contract giardiasis. In particular, backpackers, campers, and those traveling to developing countries should take care to follow proper handwashing, water safety, and waste disposal practices.