Mixed infection of Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia in a pregnant woman: Case report

Aim : The purpose of study is to find out the reasons why parasitic infection are more frequent in rural areas and particularly the pregnant woman. Introduction : Entamoeba histolytica is a major cause for morbidity worldwide, causing approximately 50 million cases of dysentery. Ameobiasis- a parasitic infection caused due to E. histolytica is ranked as third in death behind malaria and schistosomiasis. Giardia lamblia and Entamoeba histolytica are protozoan parasites. Method : A pregnant woman was enrolled in our field survey, DMIMS, Sawangi in July 2017. Saline Iodine wet mount method was used for microscopic examination and q PCR technique has been used for confirmation of result. Result and Conclusion : A woman was infected with both protozoa parasite. Microscopy gives negative result, but q PCR gives sensitive and accurate result about infection i.e. positive result for infection.