Publisher's Synopsis
Intestinal infection is one of the most frequent pathologies in the pre-school paediatric population; among the causal agents are parasites, which, due to their high degree of contagiousness, constitute a significant public health problem worldwide. The aim of this study was to describe intestinal infection by Giardia lamblia in this age group, using the tools of the case study and qualitative methods of analysis. A structured interview was conducted using the closed-ended survey model, investigating hygiene habits, dietary habits, socio-demographic level, and history of breastfeeding, which were related to the presence of signs and symptoms of disease and their comparison with empirical references in the current medical literature.
