Parasite Infection Flashcards

1
Q

Symptoms of Giardia intestinalis?

A

Diarrhoea
Malabsorption
Steatorrhea

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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

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Tests for giardia intestinalis?

A

Smear of jejunal fluid/mucosa

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4
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Symptom of cryptosporidiosis?

A

Malabsorption

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5
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What virus causes patients to be prone to parasitic infection?

A

HIV

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