Parasitic infections of the gastrointestinal tract

Citation
De. Katz et Dn. Taylor, Parasitic infections of the gastrointestinal tract, GASTRO CLIN, 30(3), 2001, pp. 797
Citations number
115
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenerology and Hepatology
Journal title
GASTROENTEROLOGY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
08898553 → ACNP
Volume
30
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8553(200109)30:3<797:PIOTGT>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
This article updates recent advances in the body of knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of intestinal parasites. The articles focus on the manifestat ions of disease in the immunocompetent adult host from developed countries. Specific pathogens discussed are Giardia lamblia and Dientamoeba fragilis, Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba dipar, Blastocystis hominis, Cyclospora c ayetanensis, and Cryptosporidium parvum.