TY - JOUR
T1 - ACUTE GIARDIASIS AND CHAPMAN REFLEXES
T2 - MUSCULOSKELETAL SYMPTOMS PRECEDING, DURING AND AFTER INFECTION
AU - Powell, Leonard
AU - Richmond, Chad
AU - Cooley, Danielle
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2022/1/1
Y1 - 2022/1/1
N2 - Giardiasis is an acute infection caused by Giardia lamblia, which produces profuse secretory diarrhea that can lead to dehydration and electrolyte derangement. Musculoskeletal manifestations resulting because of giardiasis occur due to prolonged inflammation and viscero-somatic reflexes of the pathophysiology for this disease process. By treating the parasitic infection with an antiparasitic agent, as well as treating the somatic dysfunctions with osteopathic manipulative treatment, analgesics and a home exercise program, the patient in the following article experienced an uneventful course of treatment and a complete recovery including resolution of the pain.
AB - Giardiasis is an acute infection caused by Giardia lamblia, which produces profuse secretory diarrhea that can lead to dehydration and electrolyte derangement. Musculoskeletal manifestations resulting because of giardiasis occur due to prolonged inflammation and viscero-somatic reflexes of the pathophysiology for this disease process. By treating the parasitic infection with an antiparasitic agent, as well as treating the somatic dysfunctions with osteopathic manipulative treatment, analgesics and a home exercise program, the patient in the following article experienced an uneventful course of treatment and a complete recovery including resolution of the pain.
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U2 - 10.33181/13060
DO - 10.33181/13060
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85129083596
SN - 1877-573X
VL - 14
SP - 19
EP - 22
JO - Osteopathic Family Physician
JF - Osteopathic Family Physician
IS - 1
ER -