True. Quinacrine (Atabrine) was historically a first-line treatment for giardiasis before metronidazole became widely available. It is still considered an effective alternative, especially in cases of metronidazole resistance or intolerance, though it is less commonly used today due to more frequent side effects like yellow skin discoloration and gastrointestinal upset.

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Zambia

• Joseph Soko – 101 pts

• Visual Pathway Lesions
• Positive and Negative Symptoms
• Hallucinations and Delusions
• Antipsychotic Medications
• Emergency: Environmental Emergencies