Giardiasis

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Abstract:

Giardiasis is gastroenteritis caused by the flagellate protozoon Giardia intestinalis syn. Giardia lamblia of the order Diplomonadida, family Hexamitidae. Synonyms for G. intestinalis include Giardia duodenalis, Giardia lamblia, Giardia enterica, Lamblia intestinalis, Cercomonas intestinalis, and Megastoma enterica. The name G. duodenalis is sometimes followed by the name of the animal from which the parasite was obtained. Lambliasis and lambliosis are also synonyms for giardiasis.

Author(s):
Andersen, Ellen M. ; Klassen-fischer, Mary K. ; Neafie, Ronald C.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH INST DETACHMENT LIMA (PERU)
Supplementary Note:
See also ADA545141. Chapter 6 from e-book, Topics on the Pathology of Protozoan and Invasive Arthropod Diseases.
Pagination:
0007

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
AFIP
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*GASTROENTERITIS, *PARASITES, INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Biology, Medicine and Medical Research, Microbiology
Keyword(s):
*GIARDIA INTESTINALTS, *GIARDIA LAMBLIA, DIPLOMONADIDA, HEXAMITIDAE, GASTROENTERITIS, GIARDIA DUODENALIS, GIARDIA ENTERICA, LAMBLIA INTESTINALIS, CERCOMONAS INTESTINALIS, MEGASTOMA ENTERICA, TROPHOZOITES
Report Date:
2011 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2011 Sep 14