7 Giardiasis
https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/giardia/index.html
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
Rates for <1 year of age are not displayed due low case counts.
| Race | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10.9 |
| Other Race | 5.1 |
| Unknown | <5 cases |
| White | 8.4 |
| Black or African American | <5 cases |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | <5 cases |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | <5 cases |
| Two or More Races | <5 cases |
Rates for are not displayed for the American Indian or Alaska Native, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, or Two or More Races due low case counts.
| Ethnicity | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.1 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 7.4 |
| Unknown | <5 cases |
Rates for Unknown 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 and were available up until 2020.