Giardia Intestinalis in Dyspeptic and Diabetic Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Hakim Gözde Derviş, Kızıltaş Şafak, Çiftçi Hilmi, Göktaş Şafak, Tuncer İlyas
Primary Institution: Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
Hypothesis
Determining the prevalence rate of Giardiasis in dyspeptic and diabetic patients may be useful for public health.
Conclusion
The prevalence of Giardiasis is high in patients with dyspepsia and diabetes mellitus.
Supporting Evidence
- The prevalence of Giardiasis was 7% in dyspeptic patients and 15% in diabetic patients.
- No positive results were found in healthy subjects.
- There was a significant difference in prevalence rates between dyspeptic and diabetic patients.
Takeaway
This study found that many people with stomach problems or diabetes have a germ called Giardia, which can make them sick.
Methodology
A prospective study with 400 patients (200 dyspeptic and 200 diabetic) and 100 healthy controls, using ELISA to detect Giardia antigen in stool samples.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias due to the specific patient population at a single hospital.
Limitations
The study was conducted at a single center and may not represent the general population.
Participant Demographics
200 dyspeptic patients (27% male, 73% female) and 200 diabetic patients (39.5% male, 60.5% female), with 100 healthy controls.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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