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My daughter has giardia lamblia and she treated flagyl. whether it is effective against the eggs may hatch after the treatment?
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No eggs: You may be thinking about cysts - giardia does not create eggs. Yes, Metronidazole is effective against the cyst form of giardia.
Answered 5/12/2015
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