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+ | *[[Giardia lamblia]]: causes a gastrointestinal infection in humans and other animals |
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Latest revision as of 11:31, 14 February 2024
- A genus of protozoan parasites
- Giardia lamblia: 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