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Giardia lamblia

Parasitic microorganism that causes giardiasis

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Jan 29, 2026

How do different parasite species (helminths vs protozoa vs tissue parasites) differentially affect pancreatic function and insulin sensitivity?

(worm) infections are repeatedly associated with improved insulin sensitivity and reduced metabolic inflammation in animal models and some human epidemiology, mediated largely by type-2 immune shifts,...

Jan 15, 2026

What are the recommended diagnostic algorithms for suspected giardiasis in children versus adults?

Suspected giardiasis is diagnosed primarily by stool-based testing—microscopy, stool antigen assays, and molecular PCR—with children more often undergoing formal diagnostic workups and adults more fre...

Jan 1, 2026

What are the symptoms of zoonotic diseases that can be transmitted from dogs to humans?

Zoonotic diseases that dogs can transmit to humans produce a range of symptoms depending on the pathogen — most commonly gastrointestinal upset (diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever), skin problems (itchy,...