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*A genus of protozoan parasites
*A genus of protozoan parasites
*[[Giardia lamblia]]: causes a gastrointestinal infection in humans and other animals
*[[Giardia duodenalis]]: causes a gastrointestinal infection in humans and other animals
**Many non-human hosts
**Many non-human hosts
*Numerous animal-specific species:
*Numerous animal-specific species:
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**''G. microti'' in muskrats and voles
**''G. microti'' in muskrats and voles
**''G. muris'' in rodents
**''G. muris'' in rodents
{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Giardia''
{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Giardia''}}
[[Category:Gastrointestinal infections]]
[[Category:Gastrointestinal infections]]
[[Category:Flagellates]]
[[Category:Flagellates]]

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