On Thu, 27 Jun 1996, colin semple wrote:
> A couple of cases of giardiasis have recently given us reason to suspect
> flagyl resistance. Previously most suspected resistance we could
> attribute to non-compliance or reinfection. Our problem is that quinacrine is
> getting harder and harder to get. Here in Canada, Tinidazole is not an
> option. Any other alternatives? Any suggestions?
> Do a Medline search for albendazole and giardia. I did that quite
a few months back and found several references......mostly in developing
countries, and in connection with school-age children. An experimental
trial of fenbendazole in canines (Am Jour Vet Res 55:988) showed 100%
efficacy when dogs were treated 50mg/kg, PO q 24hr, 3 doses. FBZ is not
approved for human use although it is safer than ABZ. Good luck!
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