Giardiasis

Definition:

Giardiasis is one of the most common parasite-induced diarrhea caused by the protozoan parasite Giardia lamblia. Infection is transmitted by ingestion of contaminated water or food, or by person-to-person contact, affecting children, pregnant women, the immunocompromised individuals, and people living with poor sanitation facilities.

References:

[1]. Angel A Escobedo, et al. Giardiasis: the ever-present threat of a neglected disease. Infect Disord Drug Targets. 2010 Oct;10(5):329-48. [Content Brief]

[2]. Noa Tejman-Yarden, et al. New approaches to the treatment of giardiasis. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2011 Oct;24(5):451-6. [Content Brief]

[3]. Thomas Geurden, et al. Is Giardia a significant pathogen in production animals?. Exp Parasitol. 2010 Jan;124(1):98-106. [Content Brief]

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