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    Giardia lamblia is a flagellated protozoan parasite that infects the small intestine. It attaches to the intestinal epithelium and reproduces via binary fission. Infection occurs through the fecal-oral route, often from contaminated water. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Diagnosis involves antigen testing, stool microscopy, or string tests. Treatment involves antibiotics like metronidazole or tinidazole.

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    Giardia lamblia is a flagellated protozoan parasite that infects the small intestine. It attaches to the intestinal epithelium and reproduces via binary fission. Infection occurs through the fecal-oral route, often from contaminated water. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Diagnosis involves antigen testing, stool microscopy, or string tests. Treatment involves antibiotics like metronidazole or tinidazole.

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    Zoo143 Clinical Parasitology Topic: Parasites of Clinical Significance

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    Zoo143 Clinical Parasitology Topic: Parasites of Clinical Significance

    Bongco, Natalie Gail T. Feb. 2,2013 Prof: Dr. Veloso

    Giardia lamblia

    Organism: Giardia lamblia


    Scientific name: Giardia intestinalis, Lamblia intestinalis, Giardia duodenale

    Common name: Beaver fever

    Giardia lamblia
    It is a flagellated protozoan parasite that colonizes and reproduces in the small intestine
    The parasite attaches to the epithelium by a ventral adhesive disc and reproduces via binary fission. It does not spread through the bloodstream or other parts of the G.I. tract but remains confined to the lumen of the small intestine. Its trophozoites absorb their nutrients from the lumen of the small intestine, and are anaerobes.

    Lifecycle

    Host

    Mode of transmission: Pathology


    Faecal-oral route
    Occur in city reservoirs and persist after water treatment since cysts are chlorine-resistant.

    Zoonitic transmission: can be transmitted by means of swimming in contaminated streams or lakes or camping in the wilderness.

    Signs and Symptoms


    Diarrhea Abdominal pain, particularly cramping Common manifestation include bloating, nausea with or without vomiting, malaise, and fatigue.

    Complications
    Malabsorption syndrome
    Cramping diarrhea Weight loss

    Diagnosis
    Antigen testing
    Stool microscopy String test

    Management
    Preventive

    Therapeutic

    Pharmacologic
    Metronidazole
    Tinidazole Nitrazoxanide

    References
    http://www.medicinenet.com/giardia_lamblia/page2.ht m
    http://www.medicinenet.com/giardia_lamblia/page3.ht m http://microbewiki.kenyon.edu/index.php/Giardia_lamb lia

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giardia_lamblia

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