Symptoms
The most commonly reported symptoms in conjunction with infection with Dientamoeba fragilis include abdominal pain (69%) and diarrhea (61%). Diarrhea may be intermittent and may not be present in all cases. It is often chronic - over two weeks in duration. The degree of symptoms may vary from asymptomatic to severe, and can include weight loss, vomiting, fever, and involvement of other digestive organs.
Researchers have reported that symptoms may be more severe in children. Additional symptoms reported have included:
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fever
- Urticaria (skin rash)
- Pruritis (itchiness)
- Biliary infection
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