Lamblia antibodies

General Information

Giardia little size It is a parasite which causes with diarrhea Current intestines the disease. in the environment He resides in the soil, on surfaces, in food და in the water which It is with stool contaminated. pollution source Maybe let it be As human's, so of an animal fecal the masses.

with giardiasis to indulge It is possible fecal-oral By the way (with food ან by the water Together by receiving). a parasite easily applies contaminated food და drink ან recreational of water (river, the lake, pool) By the way.

The parasite causes inflammatory processes in the small intestine.

Symptoms

Diarrhea

Bloating, flatulence

Nausea-vomiting

Abdominal pain

Dehydration

Weakness

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is carried out by detecting lamblia antigen in the fecal masses of the patient. However, sometimes this method does not give results and an immunoserological study is required.

Microscopy with direct fluorescent detection of antibodies is the diagnostic method of choice. Based on the amount of IgM and IgG, it is possible to judge whether it is past or ongoing giardiasis.