Diarrhea Caused By Protozoa

CMV in the HIV pt causes bloody diarrhea

I' haven't study yet

but I think that it is "fatty" cuz of the malabsorption caused by giardia

Does anyone know??

After ingestion of the cyst ,Giardia lambia converts to the trophozoite form and cruises down and adheres to the small intestine wall . The organism coats the small intestine , interfering with intestinal fat absorption . The stools are therefore packed with fat , which has a horrific odor ! The patient will have a greasy , forthy diarrhea , along with abdominal gassy distension and cramps . Since Giardia do NOT invade intestinal wall , there is NO blood in the stool !!!

Clinical microbiology made ridiculously simple ( 3 ed) . p235

Thanx dr.msh

Thankx dr.SAMO

& Good Luck 4 everyone

Salam

Sorry but i was busy and i didn't see the comments

But that's right it's FATTY (thanx dr.msh and captain87 for the explanation)

again sorry for being late
and GOOD LUCK all..