Hi there.  I do not believe that amoeba or Giardia can be transferred via
breastmilk. They are  organisms,...how would this occur? (me, scratching my
head ! : )

Chemotherapy is the treatment for amoeba? I have not heard of this. What is
the drug protocol that they are thinking of ? Kathleen

Date:    Tue, 4 Jan 2000 22:06:09 -0600
From:    Johanna Berger <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: amoeba & giardia

Dear Netters,
Does anyone know if dihentamoeba frajilis trophoziotes (*amoeba*) can be
transferred in breastmilk?  Mom also has giardia.  MD wants to tx giardia
with flagyl, amoeba with chemotherapy drugs.  Baby is 13 mos.  Any other
suggestions.  Mom really does not want to wean.

Thanks & Happy New Year!

I

Kathleen B. Bruce, BSN, IBCLC co-owner Lactnet, Indep. Consultant
Williston, Vermont
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