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Giardia lamblia protozoan parasite Copyright CDC/ Janice CarrGiardia is a one-celled protozoan parasite that lives in the intestinal tract of many animals. When this parasite produces a diarrheal disease in animals, it is called Giardiasis.

Learn about this parasite, how it is transmitted, signs of disease, and how it is diagnosed and treated in this Giardia FAQ.


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