Giardia duodenalis in humans and animals - Transmission and disease.

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Giardia duodenalis is a protozoan parasite infecting the upper intestinal tract of humans, as well as domestic and wild animals worldwide. Transmission of giardiasis occurs through the faecal-oral route, and may be either direct (i.e., person-to-person, animal-to-animal or zoonotic) or indirect (i.e., waterborne or foodborne). While asymptomatic infections are common in both humans and animals, a wide range of...

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