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. 2012 May;67(5):495-504.
doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2011.10.022. Epub 2011 Dec 12.

Infections and infestations of the gastrointestinal tract. Part 2: parasitic and other infections

R Sinha  1 , A Rajesh, S Rawat, P Rajiah, I Ramachandran
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Infections and infestations of the gastrointestinal tract. Part 2: parasitic and other infections

R Sinha et al. Clin Radiol. 2012 May.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of the imaging findings of various parasitic infestations and other miscellaneous infections affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Barium examinations play an important role in the diagnostic workup of parasitic intestinal infections. Knowledge of differential diagnosis, sites of involvement, and imaging features of different infections and infestations can help in accurate diagnosis and guide treatment.

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