Giardiasis

Abstract

Giardiasis is gastroenteritis caused by the flagellate protozoon Giardia intestinalis (syn. Giardia lamblia) of the order Diplomonadida, family Hexamitidae. Synonyms for G. intestinalis include Giardia duodenalis, Giardia lamblia, Giardia enterica, Lamblia intestinalis, Cercomonas intestinalis, and Megastoma enterica. The name G. duodenalis is sometimes followed by the name of the animal from which the parasite was obtained. Lambliasis and lambliosis are also synonyms for giardiasis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA547691

Entities

People

  • Ellen M. Andersen
  • Mary K. Klassen-fischer
  • Ronald C. Neafie

Organizations

  • Naval Medical Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blood Cells
  • Bodies
  • Cell Count
  • Cells
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Duodenum
  • Epithelial Cells
  • Fission
  • Hernia
  • Infection
  • Intestines
  • Leukocytes
  • Lymphatic System
  • Mucous Membrane
  • Small Intestine
  • United States
  • Water

Readers

  • Chemistry (specifically Chemical Fluorescence)
  • Microbial Pathology
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.