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CDC Travelers' Health: Giardiasis - Briefly describes the risks to travelers of diarrheal illness caused by the protozoan Giardia intestinalis.
CDC: Giardiasis - Overview of the diarrheal illness caused by Giardia intestinalis (also known as Giardia lamblia).
Giardia Cyst and Cryptosporidium Oocyst Survival in Watersheds and Factors Affecting Inactivation - Study to understand the environmental factors that influence the survival of protozoan parasite cysts and oocysts.
Giardia Lamblia - Overview of the single-celled animal that causes Giardiasis, the most frequent type non-bacterial diarrhea.
Health Canada: Giardia and Cryptosporidium in Drinking Water - Presents information on these microscopic parasites found in water and the illnesses they cause, giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis.
KidsHealth: Giardiasis - Describes the symptoms of infection, treatment options, and tips for prevention.
New York State Department of Health: Giardiasis - Fact sheet about the intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite called Giardia lamblia.