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Identification of Giardia lamblia in peritoneal fluid.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3764534     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Giardia lamblia, originally considered a commensal enteric organism, is now universally noted for its pathogenic potential in man. The mechanism of pathogenesis of giardiasis, however, remains unclear. We report a case of giardiasis diagnosed by analysis of peritoneal fluid obtained from a trauma victim. G lamblia trophozoite forms were found on microscopic examination of the fluid, and chemical studies of the fluid revealed bile and elevated amylase activity. The trophozoites may have entered the peritoneum through bowel perforation.
Authors:
P A Drew; J S Krauss
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Southern medical journal     Volume:  79     ISSN:  0038-4348     ISO Abbreviation:  South. Med. J.     Publication Date:  1986 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1986-11-13     Completed Date:  1986-11-13     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0404522     Medline TA:  South Med J     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1310-1     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Ascitic Fluid / parasitology*
Giardia / isolation & purification
Giardiasis / diagnosis*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Peritoneal Diseases / diagnosis*

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