Giardia duodenalis Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Hesi medi surgical Giardiasis Last document update:   ago

What is Giardiasis? Giardiasis is a major diarrheal disease found throughout the world.  The flagellate protozoan Giardia intestinalis (previously known as G. lamblia or G. duodenalis), its causative agent, is the most commonly identified intestinal parasite in the United States and the most common protozoal intestinal parasite isolated worldwide. Giardiasis usually represents a zoonosis with cross-infectivity between animals and humans.  G. intestinalis can cause asymptomatic c...

NR 507 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY WEEK 2 TD1 (NR507) Last document update:   ago

Exam (elaborations) NR 507 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY WEEK 2 TD1 (NR507) Week 2: Respiratory Disorders and Alterations in Acid/Base Balance, Fluid and Electrolytes - Discussion Part One Loading... This week's graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs). Analyze pathophysiologic mechanisms associated with selected disease states. (PO 1) Differentiate the epidemiology, etiology, developmental considerations, pathogenesis, and clinical and laboratory manifestations of specific disea...