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Parasites and malabsorption.

T A Brasitus

    Clinics in Gastroenterology
    |May 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Certain parasitic infections, including giardiasis and malaria, can lead to significant nutrient malabsorption. This condition may worsen with increased use of immunosuppressive therapies, highlighting the impact of parasites on digestive health.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Parasitology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Nutritional Science

    Background:

    • Intestinal parasites are prevalent globally, affecting nutrient absorption.
    • Malabsorption syndromes can lead to various health complications.
    • Immunosuppressive therapies are increasingly used, potentially increasing susceptibility to parasitic infections.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify parasitic diseases causing malabsorption of multiple nutrients.
    • To investigate specific nutrient absorption interference by certain parasites.
    • To project the future impact of parasitic malabsorption in the context of immunosuppression.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on parasitic diseases and nutrient malabsorption.
    • Identification of parasites associated with malabsorption syndromes.

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  • Analysis of mechanisms by which parasites interfere with nutrient uptake.

    • Main Results:

    • Giardiasis, coccidiosis, cryptosporidiosis, strongyloidiasis, capillariasis, and P. falciparum malaria identified as causes of broad nutrient malabsorption.
    • Diphyllobothrium latum (fish tapeworm) linked to vitamin B12 malabsorption.
    • Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm) linked to vitamin A malabsorption.

    Conclusions:

    • A defined group of parasitic infections significantly impairs nutrient absorption.
    • Specific parasites interfere with critical vitamin absorption.
    • The incidence of parasitic malabsorption may rise due to increased immunosuppressive therapy use.