7 Giardiasis
7.1 Epidemiologic Review
7.1.1 Disease Information
Overview: Giardiasis is a diarrheal disease caused by the microscopic parasite Giardia. Giardia is found worldwide and in every region of the United States.
Symptoms: Symptoms include diarrhea, gas or flatulence, greasy stool, upset stomach, nausea, dehydration, and weight loss. Some cases are asymptomatic.
Transmission: Transmission can occur by drinking contaminated water, eating contaminated food, or it can also be transmitted from person-to-person through the fecal-oral route.
Treatment: Certain antibiotics and anti-parasitics are effective forms of treatment.
Prevention: Prevention methods include proper hand hygiene and avoiding drinking untreated water.
7.1.2 Demographics
| Race | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|
| Asian, Non Hispanic | 8.9 |
| Black or African American, Non Hispanic | <5 cases |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.6 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, Non Hispanic | <5 cases |
| Other Race, Non Hispanic | <5 cases |
| Unknown Race and Ethnicity | <5 cases |
| White, Non Hispanic | 8.3 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, Non Hispanic | <5 cases |
| Two or More Races, Non Hispanic | <5 cases |
Rates for American Indian or Alaska Native, Non Hispanic, Black or African American, Non Hispanic, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, Non Hispanic, Other Race, Non Hispanic, Two or More Races, Non Hispanic, and Unknown Race and Ethnicity are not displayed due to low case counts.
7.1.4 Monthly and Historical Comparisons
Data for Utah and the CDC were retrieved from the CDC’s Notifiable Infectious Disease Data Tables.