Giardiasis is an infection caused by the protozoan Giardia lamblia, which forms cysts that are resistant to environmental stress and can be transmitted through contaminated water or food. The infection affects the small intestine, leading to symptoms of abdominal pain, flatulence, and diarrhea. There is no vector transmission associated with giardiasis.

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Giardiasis Involves

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Giardiasis involves

A) a protozoan that does not form cysts.
B) infection of the large intestine.
C) symptoms of abdominal pain, flatulence, and diarrhea.
D) vector transmission.
E) All of the choices are correct.

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