Evaluation of some micronutrients in patients infected with Giardia lamblia in Hawler city

ABSTRACT

Background and objective: The micro aerophilic flagellated protozoan parasite, Giardia lamblia, is the most common intestinal pathogen infecting human and a major diarrheal disease found throughout the world. It can cause acute or chronic diarrhea contributing to nutritional status, growth, and intellectual function. This prospective study evaluated the association between giardiasis and blood minerals disorders in Hawler city