Question 1

how do you tell from giardia antigen test if your infection is current. the dr. did an igg, but not igm or iga? igm was positive.

Accepted Answer

Confusing ?: If your son's test showed giardia antigen, then the infection is active. IgM or IgG against giardia is testing one's immune response to the infection .

Question 2

positive test for giardia antigens? can this cause eosinophilia and generalised lymphadenopathy (eosinophilia for +8 months)?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The most common cause of eosinophilia in the world is parasitic disease. Exposure can happen when traveling to high-risk countries. Stool samples can be taken for diagnosis. Other causes of eosinophilia include asthma, alergy, drug hypersensitivity, DRESS, connective tissue disorders, and various cancers. See an physician so they can investigate possible causes and perform appropriate workup/labs.

Question 3

when would one need a giardia lamblia antigen assay?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: Non-bloody diarrhea with fevers and weight loss, especially after exposure to potentially contaminated fresh water sources (rivers, lakes) may prompt a stool test to rule out giardia.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: giardia?

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Parasite: Giardia lamblia is a flagellated protozoan parasite that colonizes and reproduces in the small intestine, causing giardiasis.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: antigen?

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Immunoloigic chemica: Antigens are chemicals which upon exposure to the surface or inside of the body, will cause a reaction term allergic.  Many substances will do this and allergic response is the basis for immunological protection for defense against invading organisms.

Question 6

triple antigen prevents which diseases ?

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Depends: This terminology is used more outside the US and means the combination vaccine against diptheria, tetanus and whooping cough (pertussis), given in a series of scheduled doses, followed by boosters.  There is a  triple antigen Hepatitis B vaccine (Hepacare) but this is not used in the US.  I don't know which countries offer it or even if it is still being offered.

Question 7

are there any natyral remedies for giardia lamblia?

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No: You are really quite advanced for a one year old. There are no natural remedies for giardia.

Question 8

what is meant by the australian antigen is positive?

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HBsAg: It's an old term for the hepatitis b surface antigen.  Having a positive hbsag means that you have hepatitis b: either acute or chronic.

Question 9

what is an antigen? how effective is it in individualizing blood?

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An "ID tag": An antigen is a protein of specific shape that can serve to mark or help identify a cell / virus / protein / etc., to the immune system of the body (its white blood cells). The major ones on red blood cells or in vaccines for that matter, are very effective at triggering the body's immune system to attack the foreign object. In blood, a/b/"o" and rh-factor are the main ones + about 2 dozen lesser.

Question 10

what are some hiv antigens?

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Viral load?: A high level of viral antigen in the blood? There's good correlation between viral load ; progression of HIV to aids.  A viral load (number of viral particles per ml of blood) 30, 000 copies means that the disease will progress rapidly.  By treating with haart ; suppressing to undetectable virus we halt ds progrn.

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How do you tell from giardia antigen test if your infection is current. the dr. did an igg, but not igm or iga? igm was positive.

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Positive test for giardia antigens? can this cause eosinophilia and generalised lymphadenopathy (eosinophilia for +8 months)?

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When would one need a giardia lamblia antigen assay?

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What is the definition or description of: giardia?

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What is the definition or description of: antigen?

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Triple antigen prevents which diseases ?

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Are there any natyral remedies for giardia lamblia?

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What is meant by the australian antigen is positive?

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