In giardiasis malabsorption is due to all except: (A) Loss of brush border enzymes, (B) Bacterial overgrowth, (C) Lactose intolerance, (D) Hypogammaglobulinaemia
Answer is A. Answer- A. Loss of brush border enzymesGiardia causes diarrhea and malabsorption. Malabsoion is due to loss of brush border enzyme activities, which cause fat malabsorption (steatonhea) and vitamin deficiency.There may be abdominal pain, bloating, nausea & vomiting flatulence and flatts.