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Giardiasis with protein-losing enteropathy.

D L Sutton, K R Kamath

    Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
    |February 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Giardiasis in a child can cause generalized edema and protein-losing enteropathy. Treating the Giardia lamblia parasite led to full recovery, highlighting its role in this condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • Giardiasis is a common intestinal infection caused by Giardia lamblia.
    • Protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) is characterized by excessive gastrointestinal protein loss.

    Observation:

    • A 3-year-old boy presented with generalized edema and ascites.
    • He exhibited hypoalbuminemia, jejunal villous atrophy, and abnormal protein loss.

    Findings:

    • Giardia lamblia was identified in the duodenal aspirate.
    • Metronidazole therapy eradicated the parasite, leading to complete clinical, histological, and biochemical remission.

    Implications:

    • Giardiasis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of protein-losing enteropathy in children.
    • This case underscores the importance of parasite identification and treatment in managing complex gastrointestinal disorders.

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