Differences in the Prevalence of Giardia intestinalis as a Generalized Pruritus Etiologic Factor Between Geographic Regions in Turkey

Abstract

Objective: Giardia intestinalis is a protozoan parasite of the gastrointestinal tract that is widely distributed worldwide. Patients with G. intestinalis are usually asymptomatic; however, the presence of the parasite may lead to a variety of clinical manifestations, including skin lesions.