Abstract

Furazolidone (Furoxone) was used in the treatment of 10 children and adults withGiardia lamblia enteric infection. An analysis of the symptomatology and roentgenologic and laboratory findings characterizing the infection is presented. Clinical and microbiologic cures were obtained in 7 patients after 7 days' treatment, while 2 patients required a second course and 1, a third course of therapy for eradication of the infection. Furazolidone was found a valuable agent for the treatment of giardiasis.

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