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A member asked:

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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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No eggs: You may be thinking about cysts - giardia does not create eggs. Yes, Metronidazole is effective against the cyst form of giardia.

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Answered 5/12/2015

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