Giardiasis Combined with Sepsis and DIC in a Chinese Child from Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: We reported a rare case of combined Giardiasis, sepsis, and DIC in a Tibetan Chinese male in this study. METHODS: Multiple fecal routine examinations, blood routine examination, blood culture, coagulation screening, and biochemical tests were done after August 1st, 2022. RESULTS: The child had intermittent diarrhea. Giardia cysts were found in his stool mounts. Sepsis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, fever with blood routine decreasing, low proteinemia, hyperlactemia and hypocalcemia were also found in this case. CONCLUSIONS: It is suggested that improving the resistance, immunity, and personal hygiene is particularly important for children from remote ethnic minority areas of China.