Publications by authors named "Marcus Freitas"
Diagnostics (Basel)
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Giardiasis, caused by a protozoan and affecting around 400 million people globally, particularly impacts children, leading to serious health complications and intellectual deficits when undiagnosed.
- - There are various diagnostic methods available, including microscopic, immunological, and molecular techniques, making it difficult to choose the best one.
- - The review highlights that microscopic methods, especially Ritchie's method, are the most reliable for diagnosing giardiasis, with PCR being less used due to costs in developing countries; in cases of persistent symptoms with negative results, more sensitive tests should be considered.
