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+ | *A genus of protozoan parasites |
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+ | *[[Giardia lamblia]]: causes a gastrointestinal infection in humans and other animals |
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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 10:22, 7 August 2020
- 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
