Quick detection in cases of presumptive infection by intestinal parasite Giardia lamblia (syn. Giardia intestinalis)
Disease:
giardiasisTransfer of infection:contamined food or water, fecal-oral routeRisk groups:immunocompromised persons, elderly people, childrenIncubation period:5 – 15 daysClinical symptoms:duodenitis, enteritis, enterocolitis, diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea