Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4371211 Experimental Parasitology 2012 4 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Gut absorption in giardiasis combined with low-protein diet was evaluated in gerbils. ► The glucose absorption was not significantly affected by diet or infection. ► Sodium and potassium uptake increased in infected group. ► Increased uptake suggests a compensatory mechanism to diarrhea caused by giardiasis.
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