Parasite Infection Flashcards
1
Q
Symptoms of Giardia intestinalis?
A
Diarrhoea
Malabsorption
Steatorrhea
2
Q
Appearance of giardia intestinalis?
A
Minor changes are seen in the jejuna mucosa and the organism can be found in the jejunal fluid or mucosa
3
Q
Tests for giardia intestinalis?
A
Smear of jejunal fluid/mucosa
4
Q
Symptom of cryptosporidiosis?
A
Malabsorption
5
Q
What virus causes patients to be prone to parasitic infection?
A
HIV