Which of these is an example of a eukaryal intestinal pathogen that is transmitted to humans through contaminated food and water?

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Giardia lamblia is a eukaryal intestinal pathogen that is transmitted to humans through contaminated food and water. The other options listed are not transmitted through contaminated food and water. Epulopiscium fischeri is a commensal bacterium found in the gut of fish, Plasmodium vivax is a malaria parasite transmitted through mosquito bites, Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria often associated with contaminated dairy or meat products, and Legionella pneumophila is a bacteria associated with water systems such as air conditioning units.

Which of These Is an Example of a Eukaryal Intestinal