Uncovering the genetic diversity of Giardia intestinalis in isolates from outbreaks in New Zealand

ConclusionsThis study showed thatG. intestinalis infections in humans are frequently mixed, with multiple subtypes present in each host. Shared sequences among epidemiologically linked cases not identified through Sanger sequencing were detected. Considering the variation in symptoms observed in cases of giardiasis, and the potential link between symptoms and (sub-) assemblages, the frequency of mixed infections could have implications for our understanding of host –pathogen interactions.Graphical Abstract
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research