Stool Protozoa
Single-celled parasitic organisms such as Giardia, Entamoeba, or Cryptosporidium.
Why it matters: Protozoal infections cause diarrhea, malabsorption, and chronic GI symptoms.
What Moves It
May increase with:
Contaminated water
Travel
Poor sanitation
Immunosuppression
May decrease with:
Clean water
Good hygiene
Antiprotozoal treatment
Associated Conditions
GiardiasisAmebiasisCryptosporidiosisCyclosporiasis
Related Markers
Common questions
What is Stool Protozoa?
Single-celled parasitic organisms such as Giardia, Entamoeba, or Cryptosporidium.
What might a high or low Stool Protozoa mean?
Protozoal infections cause diarrhea, malabsorption, and chronic GI symptoms.
What can affect Stool Protozoa?
It may be higher with: Contaminated water, Travel, Poor sanitation, Immunosuppression. It may be lower with: Clean water, Good hygiene, Antiprotozoal treatment.
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