A report on a case of Giardia duodenalis
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.3126/jpn.v7i2.18029Keywords:
Biopsy, Endoscopic, Giardiasis, Giardia duodenalis, TrophozoitesAbstract
ABSTRACT
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.
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