Giardia lamblia affecting humans in Sohag governorate and its relation with some physical measurements

Abstract

Background and study aim: Giardiasis is a gastrointestinal disease, caused by the protozoan parasites Giardia lamblia. Thisinfection occurs through ingestion of contaminated water or food by Giardialamblia cysts. The aim of this study was to correlate between the presence of Giardia lambilia and some physical measurements.