Giardiasis
ICD-10 A07.1 · ICD-11 1A31

Treatment of Giardiasis During the Second or Third Trimester of Pregnancy

Clinical Scenario

This protocol addresses Giardiasis diagnosed in a pregnant patient during the second or third trimester. The stage of pregnancy is central to treatment selection.

Pregnancy Consideration

When treatment of Giardiasis is required during pregnancy, the choice of therapy is trimester-dependent. The second and third trimesters share a distinct recommended approach that differs from first-trimester management.

Treatment Approach

Oral antiparasitic therapy is recommended for this stage of pregnancy, with agents selected for trimester-appropriate safety. Complete regimen details — including agent selection, dosing, and duration — are available in the structured protocol.

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References

DOI: 10.1128/CMR.14.1.114–128.2001

In pregnancy, if treatment is required, paromomycin should be tried in the first trimester and paromomycin or metronidazole should be used in the second and third trimesters.

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