[A case of intestinal giardiasis associated with immunoglobulin deficiency and intestinal lymph node hyperplasia]

Clin Ter. 1990 Apr 15;133(1):39-49.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The authors recall the main etiopathogenetic, immunological and clinical features of Giardiasis; they report on a patient suffering from intestinal Giardiasis associated with immunoglobulin deficiency and nodular lymphatic hyperplasia of the gut. They report the results of medical therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Giardiasis / complications*
  • Giardiasis / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia
  • Immunoglobulins / deficiency*
  • Intestinal Diseases / complications*
  • Intestinal Diseases / pathology
  • Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / complications*
  • Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / drug therapy
  • Intestines / pathology
  • Lymph Nodes / pathology*
  • Male
  • Metronidazole / therapeutic use
  • gamma-Globulins / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Immunoglobulins
  • gamma-Globulins
  • Metronidazole