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Giardia [je′ärd·ē·ə] (invertebrate zoology) A genus of zooflagellates that inhabit the intestine of numerous vertebrates, and may cause diarrhea in humans. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| House fly (Musca domestica) as a transport vector of Giardia lamblia. Bottled-water manufacturers, the study found, aren't even required to regularly test for bacteria such as Giardia or Cryptosporidium. This initiative will support basic research to define the mechanisms of action by which the innate immune system recognizes and responds to the food and waterborne eukaryotes classified as NIAID Category B priority protozoan pathogens ( Cryptosporidium parvum, Cyclospora cayetanensis, Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, Toxoplasma, and Microsporidia) (http://www2. |
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