A camping party got lost in the wilderness for several days.They had sufficient food but misplaced their matches and could only drink the water from the clear lakes and streams in the area without boiling it.Very quickly everyone developed diarrhea that lasted the entire 8 days until they were rescued.Which type of pathogen was probably responsible?

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The symptoms described (diarrhea after drinking unboiled water) suggest contamination with protozoa such as Giardia or Cryptosporidium, which are commonly found in untreated water sources. Fungi, prions, and vectors are not typically associated with this type of illness.

A Camping Party Got Lost in the Wilderness for Several