[The frequency of giardiasis in various children's environment]

Giardiasis is an intestinal parastic disease, occurring in many world regions. Its incidence is variable and depends on such factors as studied population and diagnostic methods. In this study the incidence of Giardiasis was assessed in children living in various environments and living conditions. Stool examination was made using microscopic and immunoenzymatic methods. Among 208 examined children 42 (20.2%) were infected with Giardia lamblia. Giardiasis was the most common in children living in orphanage--41.4%. Incidence of Giardiasis among children from day--care centers was the lowest--3.7%. Children aged 12-14 years were infected in 42.7% and aged 0-2 years only in 12.5%. There was no significant difference between boys and girls.