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Inflammation
Recent findings from K. Hanevik and co-authors highlight research in inflammation
March 11th, 2008
According to a study from Bergen, Norway, "After a large waterborne outbreak of Giardia infection in Bergen, some patients experienced persisting abdominal symptoms despite metronidazole treatment. This study aimed at investigating possible causes for their symptoms." "Over a 15 months period, 124 referred patients were evaluated in a prospective cohort analysis with a standardised investigation including duodenal biopsies and aspirate, blood tests and faecal parasite and calprotectin tests. Recovered subjects were recruited for symptom analysis. Persisting Giardia duodenalis infection was found in 40 patients (32.3%). Duodenal biopsies showed signs of inflammation in...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-03-11)
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