A large community outbreak of waterborne giardiasis- delayed detection in a non-endemic urban area

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Giardia is not endemic in Norway, and more than 90% of reported cases acquire the infection abroad. In late October 2004, an increase in laboratory confirmed cases of giardiasis was reported in the city of Bergen. An investigation wa...

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Main Authors: Tveit Ingvar, Walde Anna, Søbstad Øystein, Schimmer Barbara, Nygård Karin, Langeland Nina, Hausken Trygve, Aavitsland Preben
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/6/141