Parasitic infections Flashcards
1
Q
what is a parasite that causes malabsorption?
A
Giardia Lamblia
2
Q
what are the risk factors? 2
A
Travel to areas where the water supply may be contaminated,
swimming in ponds
3
Q
what is the clinical presentation? 6
A
- Diarrhoea,
- Flatulence
- Abdominal cramps
- Epigastric pain and nausea
- 1/3rd experience vomiting
- Malabsorption with steatorrhea and weight loss may develop
4
Q
how is it diagnosed?
A
Stool examination for ova and parasites - 50%
5
Q
how many stool samples should be done?
A
3
6
Q
what is the treatment of giardia lamblia?
A
metronidazole - 1 week
7
Q
what other parasites can cause malabsorption?
A
- coccidial
- strongyloides
