Abstract
Giardia trophozoites attach to upper portion of small intestine and may present with severe damage affecting nutrient absorption. One of the main complications of giardiasis is lipid malabsorption. Consequently, infected people may lack the important caloric source and lipid soluble vitamins. This study aimed to assay serum lipid profiles and eosinophilia in Giardia cyst passers and compare with non- infected individuals. Three hundred and fifteen peripheral blood samples of Giardia cyst passers were studied by cell blood cunt and colorimetric methods and compare with control. All infected stool samples were confirmed by at least one method of saline-Lugol, formaline- ether concentration and trichrome staining or Ziehl–Neelsen. The results of these findings showed that Eosinophilia was greater than 5 in 18% of infected people, but was not in control. With the exception of high density lipoprotein (HDL), cholesterol, triglyceride and low density lipoprotein (LDL) levels were statistically lower than those observed in the control groups (P < 0.05). This study revealed that there is a significant influence of Giardia lamblia on lipid levels and eosinophilia in infected individuals. Key words: Giardia cyst passer, lipid profiles and eosinophilia.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
