Giardiasis: Clinical Update with Evidence-Based Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies
Epidemiology & Pathogenesis Giardia lamblia (syn. G. duodenalis, G. intestinalis) is a flagellated protozoan parasite and a leading cause of protozoal gastroenteritis worldwide. The CDC estimates over 280 million cases annually globally, with high prevalence in children <5 years in low-resource settings and outbreaks linked to waterborne or person-to-person transmission in high-income countries (WHO, 2023;…
