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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2013; 19(47): 8974-8985
Published online Dec 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i47.8974
Table 2 International reports of post-giardiasis metabolic consequences
Post-giardiasis effectsCountrySelected references
Lower cognitive functionIndia, Peru, Turkey[40,67,68,76,77]
Lower intellectual quotient
Lower social quotient
Lower weightBrazil, Columbia, Ecuadora, Guatemala, Iran, Israel, Mexico, Rwanda, Turkey, United States[37-39,63,64,66-68,72,77,78,124-129]
Lower height
Stunting
Failure to ThriveColumbia, Ecuadora, United States[64,66,127]
Nutrient deficienciesIran, Mexico, Tanzania[38,69,78,81]