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Stool culture positive for giardia
In brief, if giardia was cultured, it is consistent with giardia infection (giardiasis)- see http://www.Emedicinehealth.Com/giardiasis/article_em.Htm however, giardia are generally detectable (as trophozoites and cysts) by simple microscopic evaluation. For early infection eia antigen-antibody based test may be needed. However, giardia culture are practiced rarely in research setting.
Dr. Vinod Shidham reviewed this
Specializes in Pathology
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What is the definition or description of: stool culture positive for giardia?
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