Giardiasis is a common intestinal infection caused by the protozoan parasite Giardia lamblia, transmitted through contaminated water or food. It presents with chronic diarrhoea, bloating, and malabsorption, and is treated with metronidazole or tinidazole.
An immunochromatographic or ELISA test that detects parasite-specific antigens directly in stool — high sensitivity with same-day results.
Direct microscopic examination of stool for parasite eggs, cysts, and larvae — the traditional gold standard for intestinal parasitology.
PCR amplification of parasite-specific DNA from stool samples — high sensitivity with species-level identification capability.
Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections by inhibiting bacterial growth or killing bacteria.
Tinidazole is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections by inhibiting bacterial growth or killing bacteria.
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