Techniques for sub-classifying morphologically identical Giardia duodenalis trophozoites
have included comparisons of the electrophoretic mobility of enzymes and of chromosomes …

In this review, the current status of genomic and proteomic research on Giardia is examined
in terms of evolutionary biology, phylogenetic relationships and taxonomy. The review also …

Background Intestinal protozoan parasites are major contributors to the global burden of
gastrointestinal disease causing significant socioeconomic consequences. Children living in …

Introduction Giardiasis is an intestinal infection that affects more than two hundred million
people annually worldwide; it is caused by the flagellated protozoan Giardia duodenalis. In …

Giardia duodenalis is a major gastrointestinal parasite of humans and animals across the
globe. It is also of interest from an evolutionary perspective as it possesses many features …

Background Several species of protozoa cause acute or chronic gastroenteritis in humans,
worldwide. The burden of disease is particularly high among children living in developing …

Giardia duodenalis is a relevant gastrointestinal protozoan pathogen of humans and
animals. This species complex consists of eight genetically different assemblages …

The present study aimed to molecularly characterize Giardia duodenalis from stool samples
of humans, dogs, and cats. Molecular analyses were performed on 59 samples that tested …

Giardia duodenalis is a common intestinal parasite infecting children attending daycare
centres. This study aimed to verify Giardia occurrence and the genotypes of isolates …

Little information is available on the occurrence and genetic variability of the diarrhoea-
causing enteric protozoan parasite Giardia duodenalis in indigenous communities in Brazil …