Giardia lamblia

Agent Name
Giardia lamblia
Major Category
Biological Agents
Category
Infectious Agents
Comments
Humans, cats, dogs, cattle, beaver and other animals may carry the infection. Infection may be transmitted by drinking or swimming in contaminated water or eating contaminated food. Backpackers who drink untreated surface water are at risk.
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Diseases

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