Disruptions of Host Immunity and Inflammation by Giardia Duodenalis: Potential Consequences for Co-Infections in the Gastro-Intestinal Tract
Giardia duodenalis (syn. G. intestinalis, or G. lamblia) is a leading cause of waterborne diarrheal disease that infects hundreds of millions of people annually. Research on Giardia has greatly expanded within the last few years, and our understanding of the pathophysiology and immunology on this p...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-11-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/4/4/764 |