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*A genus of protozoan parasites |
*A genus of protozoan parasites |
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*[[Giardia duodenalis]]: causes a gastrointestinal infection in humans and other animals |
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**Many non-human hosts |
**Many non-human hosts |
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*Numerous animal-specific species: |
*Numerous animal-specific species: |
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**''G. microti'' in muskrats and voles |
**''G. microti'' in muskrats and voles |
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**''G. muris'' in rodents |
**''G. muris'' in rodents |
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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Giardia'' |
{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Giardia''}} |
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[[Category:Gastrointestinal infections]] |
[[Category:Gastrointestinal infections]] |
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[[Category:Flagellates]] |
[[Category:Flagellates]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:06, 27 June 2025
- A genus of protozoan parasites
- Giardia duodenalis: causes a gastrointestinal infection in humans and other animals
- Many non-human hosts
- Numerous animal-specific species:
- G. agilis in amphibians
- G. ardeae and G. psittaci in birds
- G. microti in muskrats and voles
- G. muris in rodents