GIARDIA AND GIARDIASIS

Summary Ivanov, A. I., 2010. Giardia and giardiasis. Bulg. J. Vet. Med. , 13, No 2, 65 −80. The review summarizes the information related to contemporary taxonomy of species within the Giardia genus. The established genotypes of Giardia duodenalis are presented. Data from research carried out on the main aspects of epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of giardiasis in humans and animals are analyzed. The major subjects of interest for future investigations are outlined.

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