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Because it is so easily spread, be very on top of your personal hygiene and clean the toilet after use and wash hands thoroughly, keep sinks and handwashing materials clean and use separate towels and wash them frequently. | Because it is so easily spread, be very on top of your personal hygiene and clean the toilet after use and wash hands thoroughly, keep sinks and handwashing materials clean and use separate towels and wash them frequently. | ||
It is typically very treatable with a course of antibiotics. You should not drink alcohol with the antibiotics for treating giardiasis. It is not a good idea to take | It is typically very treatable with a course of antibiotics. You should not drink alcohol with the antibiotics for treating giardiasis. It is not a good idea to take [[Loperamide]] as your body is trying to get rid of the infection and toxins. The antibiotics should make you start to feel better in 2 to 3 days, but make sure you complete the full course of tablets. If you are not sure you are fully recovered after completing the course of antibiotics, request a re-test from your sexual health clinic or doctor. | ||
In the UK on testing positive for giardia, you will be contacted by the UK Health Security Agency via text message to track infections. They will ask you to complete a survey, you do not have to complete this. | In the UK on testing positive for giardia, you will be contacted by the UK Health Security Agency via text message to track infections. They will ask you to complete a survey, you do not have to complete this. | ||