https://doi.org/10.4081/idhm.2021.126
A review of giardiasis and its parasite genotypes in Iran
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Giardia lamblia is one of the most prevailing intestinal protozoa in many vertebrates like humans, domestic and wild animals. Molecular studies show that Giardia lamblia is a complex parasite. Currently, giardiasis disease is one of the main problems of social and personal health in different countries around the world. Giardia is known as a zoonotic parasite that is divided into eight genetic assemblages (A to H). In this review study, by referring to the molecular epidemiology of Giardia lamblia and emphasizing its zoonotic factors, the background of Giardia and its genotypes in Iran have been studied. The study population consisted of indexed articles in reputable databases such as Scopus, Magiran, SID, Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar in Iran from 1990 to 2020. Based on limited studies in Iran, assemblage BIII and AII are the most common types of Giardia assemblages. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct comprehensive studies on various human and animal isolates in different areas of the country, especially places where no researches have been done.
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How to Cite
Khamesipour, F., Chelgerdi Dehkordi, B., Afzal, S.-S., Kheyri, P., Nezaratizadeh, S., Shojaat, S., & Hejazi, S. H. (2021). A review of giardiasis and its parasite genotypes in Iran. Infectious Diseases and Herbal Medicine, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.4081/idhm.2021.126
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