Histochemical changes on small intestine mucosa infected with giardiasis in wister albino rats

الملخص EN

Brush border enzymes activity were decreased in group infected with giardiasis comparing with the control group, probably represent a direct effect of this parasite on the brush border of the enterocytes.

The present study indicated that mucosal enzymes (alkaline phosphatase and lipase) levels were altered in infected rats after (1-2) weeks post infection compared to control group.

concentration of both enzymes were increased during infection and this phenomenon was taken as mucosal marker for malabsorption.