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| + | * A genus of protozoan parasites |
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| − | * [[Giardia lamblia]] is a protozoan parasite that causes a gastrointestinal infection |
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| + | * [[Giardia lamblia]]: causes a gastrointestinal infection in humans and other animals |
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| − | * Specifically, presents with small-bowel symptoms |
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| + | ** Many non-human hosts |
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| + | * Numerous animal-specific species: |
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| + | ** ''G. agilis'' in amphibians |
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| + | ** ''G. ardeae'' and ''G. psittaci'' in birds |
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| + | ** ''G. microti'' in muskrats and voles |
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| + | ** ''G. muris'' in rodents |
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Revision as of 20:51, 8 October 2019
- 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
