First case of community acquired giardiasis in Nuuk, Greenland.

Astrid Thomas, Heidi L Enemark, Peter Mogens Poulsen, Michael Lynge Pedersen
Author Information
  1. Astrid Thomas: Queen Ingrids Health Center, Nuuk, Greenland.
  2. Heidi L Enemark: The Veterinary and Food Authority, Ministry of Fisheries and Hunting, Nuuk, Greenland.
  3. Peter Mogens Poulsen: Queen Ingrid Hospital, Queen Ingrids Hospital, Nuuk, Greenland.
  4. Michael Lynge Pedersen: Greenland Center for Health Research, Institute of Nursing and Health Science, University of Greenland, Nuuk, Greenland.

Abstract

We report a case of community acquired giardiasis, in Nuuk, Greenland. Likely source of infection being consumption of untreated water from a local reservoir, alternatively through contact with sewage. is widespread worldwide but has not commonly been considered a cause of gastrointestinal distress in patients in Greenland, without relevant travel history. This may be due to under diagnosis, or historically low prevalence of in the region. Climate change with increasing temperatures, growing tourism and pet travel may influence the presence of Giardia in the region. This case highlights the need to include giardiasis as a differential diagnosis in patients presenting with suspected infectious gastroenteritis in Greenland.

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MeSH Term

Giardiasis
Greenland
Humans
Prevalence
Travel

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