Assemblages and Subassemblages of Giardia duodenalis in Rural Western, Kenya: Association with Sources, Signs, and Symptoms

Background. Giardia duodenalis causes sporadic or epidemic infections in humans. The parasite comprises assemblages A-H with A and B subdivided further into AI-IV and BI-IV subassemblages. Attempts aimed at linking these genotypes with sources and gastrointestinal manifestations of the infection are...

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Main Authors: Erick Barasa, Briston Indieka, Nathan Shaviya, Ezra Osoro, Geofrey Maloba, Denis Mukhongo, Valentine Budambula, Tom Were
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2024-01-01
Series:Journal of Parasitology Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/1180217