Which of the following infestation leads to malabsorption –
Correct Answer: Giardia lamblia
Description: Disease manifestations of giardiasis range from asymptomatic carriage to fulminant diarrhea and malabsorption.
Note: Ancylostoma duodenale also causes malabsorption, but only in children. On the other hand, Giardia causes malabsorption both in children as well as in adults.
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