Giardiasis is the most common waterborne parasitic infection of the human intestine
worldwide. The etiological agent, Giardia duodenalis (syn. G. intestinalis, G. lamblia), is a …

Background: Giardiasis is an important cause of waterborne and foodborne diarrhea,
daycare center outbreaks, and traveler's diarrhea. Objective: The study aimed to provide an …

Giardia lamblia is a flagellated protozoan that is the most common cause of intestinal
parasitic infection in children living in resource-limited settings. The pathogenicity of Giardia …

Although giardiasis is considered by most medical practitioners to be an easily treated
infection, prolonged symptoms due to, or following, Giardia duodenalis infection can have a …

Introduction Intestinal parasites are responsible for morbidity in children worldwide,
especially in low income countries. In the present study we determine the prevalence of …

Las parasitosis intestinales son más frecuentes en niños; en América Latina la prevalencia
es alta, debido a factores socioeconómicos, déficit en el saneamiento ambiental e …

Livestock production may improve nutritional outcomes of pregnant women and children by
increasing household income, availability of nutrient-dense foods, and women's …

Background Despite considerable public health efforts over the past 20 years, childhood
stunting (physical and/or cognitive) levels globally remain unacceptably high—at 22 …

Giardia duodenalis (syn. G. lamblia, G. intestinalis) is a flagellated protozoan, member of the
order Diplomonadidae, that parasitizes the upper part of the small intestine of mammals …

Young children are particularly vulnerable to the chronic sequelae of anemia, including poor
nutritional status. The aim of this study was to assess intestinal parasitic-infections and …