Randomized clinical study of nitazoxanide compared to metronidazole in the treatment of symptomatic giardiasis in children from Northern Peru

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Authors

Juan Jave Ortiz · National University of Cajamarca

Gilles Gargala · Université de Rouen Normandie

Nicholas Lopez Chegne · National University of Cajamarca

Loïc Favennec · Université de Rouen Normandie

Abstract

A 3-day course of nitazoxanide suspension is as efficacious as a standard 5-day course of metronidazole suspension in treating giardiasis in children.

Topics & Keywords

Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Amoebic Infections and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics

Volume 15, Issue 9, pp. 1409-1415

DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2036.2001.01066.x

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