Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780321918550
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 23, Problem 8SA
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Giardia intestinalis is eradicated from the environment unlikely.
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Giardia intestinalis is also known as Giardia lamblia or Giardia duodenalis. Giardiasis is causedby protozoan flagellate in the small intestine.Giardia intestinalis infects not only humans but also birds, cows, dogs,and cats. Giardiasis is a zoonotic disease by which the pathogen is passed from animals tohumans.
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