Microscopic specimen

Giardia intestinalis

Basic information
Scientific name
Giardia intestinalis
Staining method
Giemsa staining
Stage
Trophozoite,  in vitro culture
Features
In vitro cultured trophozoites of G. intestinalis were stained with Giemsa’s solution. The trophozoites were bilaterally symmetrical with a flattened pear-like shape. The two nuclei were stained heavily. In the center of trophozoite, there was median body that was stained in a wedge shape. The eight flagella were organized as four pairs: the anterior, the caudal, the posteriolateral and the ventral flagella. Giardia lamblia is a synonym. Bar indicated as 10 μm.

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