The controversies surrounding Giardia intestinalis assemblages A and B

• Published in: Current research in parasitology & vector-borne diseases Vol. 1; p. 100055
• Main Authors: Zajaczkowski, Patricia, Lee, Rogan, Fletcher-Lartey, Stephanie M., Alexander, Kate, Mahimbo, Abela, Stark, Damien, Ellis, John T.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.01.2021; Elsevier
• Subjects: Assemblages; genotype; genotyping; Giardia lamblia; Giardiasis; humans; loci; Molecular biology; parasitology; public health; Review; Typing; Zoonotic potential; Zoonotic potential; Assemblages; Typing; Molecular biology; Giardiasis

Giardiaintestinalis continues to be one of the most encountered parasitic diseases around the world. Although more frequently detected in developing countries, Giardia infections nonetheless pose significant public health problems in developed countries as well. Molecular characterisation of Giardia...