The treatment of giardiasis is which of the following medications?
a. furazolidone (Furoxone) or metronidazole (Flagyl)
b. mebendazole or piperazine
c. penicillin
d. chlorine added to the water
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A Correct. The drugs of choice for the treatment of giardiasis are furazolidone (Furoxone) or metronidazole (Flagyl).
B Incorrect. Mebendazole or piperazine are not the drugs of choice for the treatment of giardiasis.
C Incorrect. Penicillin is not the drug of choice for the treatment of giardiasis
D Incorrect. Chlorine added to the water is not the means for the treatment of giardiasis
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