Gardia lamblia IgM antibodies

• The material for testing is blood.
• The patient does not need to fast. It is recommended to drink a glass of water approximately 30 minutes before the examination.

Giardiasis is a diarrheal disease caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia, which is caused by ingestion of parasite cysts. Once infected, the parasite lives in the host's intestines, and the cysts are excreted in the feces. Millions of cysts can be found in human or animal feces. Giardia is found in soil, food, water, and other surfaces that come into contact with human or animal feces.

Giardia causes a variety of intestinal symptoms, both acute and chronic, including diarrhea, bloating, gas, fatty stools that tend to float, stomach cramps, indigestion, or nausea. These symptoms can lead to weight loss and dehydration. Some people with giardiasis do not experience these symptoms, although cysts are shed in the same way as in cases with giardiasis symptoms.

Symptoms of giardiasis usually appear 1-2 weeks after infection and can last 2 to 6 weeks.

Giardia is primarily an intestinal pathogen, but it induces both systemic and local immune responses.

Recent studies have shown that antibodies directed against Giardia lamblia (IgM and IgG) are present in the serum of approximately 86% of infected patients.

Determination of human antibodies directed against Giardia may be helpful in diagnosis and understanding the status of the patient's immune response.

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