A report on a case of Giardia duodenalis

Journal of Pathology of Nepal

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Sujata Pudasaini¹  Rakesh Pathak¹  Satyam Upadhyaya¹  Anna Sharma¹ 

[1] Nepal Medical College Teaching hospital

关键词: Biopsy;    Endoscopic;    Giardiasis;    Giardia duodenalis;    Trophozoites;   

DOI  :  10.3126/jpn.v7i2.18029

来源: Alma Ata University Press

【 摘 要 】

Giardia is caused by protozoa, Giardia lamblia. It is one of the most common causes of water born or food born diarrhea and it has a worldwide distribution. The prevalence is approximately 20-30% in developing countries. Giardia duodenalis is the most commonly reported intestinal protozoan in humans mainly affecting children. The infection is usually associated with malabsorption, weight loss and growth retardation.We report a case of four years old boy who presented with diarrhea and malabsorption for last 2 years. Its clinical presentation and histopathological diagnosis on duodenal biopsy is discussed.

【 授权许可】

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