Abdominal pain, fat malabsorption and frothy stools suggests of
Correct Answer: Giardiasis
Description: Giardia lamblia is an intestinal flagellate , infection acquired by ingestion of contaminated water and food and also by ano- oral sexual practice The parasite attaches itself to the epithelial surface of duodenum and jejunum causes a disturbance of intestinal function , leading to malabsorption of fat .patient complaints of loose stool and steatorroea. Baveja textbook of parasitology , 3rd edition.
Category:
Microbiology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now