Giardia Lambia: Giardia Jungle Ride Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Which population are susceptible to Giardia Lambia
A
Campers and hikers using unfiltered or purified water
2
Q
What is the method of transmission for giardia lambia
A
Drinking water contaminated with feces containing Giardia cysts
3
Q
What are the clinical presentations of infection of giardia lambia
A
Boating, flatulence, foul smelling diarrhea
-Steatorrhea leading to malabsorption (ADEK vitamins as well)
4
Q
What does giardia lambia look like histologically
A
Shield like with multiple flagella
5
Q
What is the mechanism of virulence of giardia lambia
A
Attaches, but does not invade the intestinal wall, leading to the diarrhea
6
Q
What are the diagnostic tools for giardia lambia
A
- giardia lambia cysts in fecal matter in stool OMP test
- Elisa stool antigen test
7
Q
What is the treatment for infection via giardia lambia
A
Metronidazole
