While on a backpacking trip in Maine, Julie and her friends obtained their drinking water from several different pristine streams, adding one or two drops of bleach to ensure its safety.Several days later Julie began experiencing abdominal distress, specifically cramping, fatty diarrhea, and flatulence.When it didn't clear up within several days, Julie visited her doctor.Which of the following would be the most likely cause of Julie's symptoms?

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Based on the symptoms and the fact that Julie obtained water from several different streams while backpacking, the most likely cause of her symptoms is a waterborne illness, such as Giardia intestinalis. This parasite is often found in untreated water sources and can cause abdominal distress, particularly cramping and fatty diarrhea. The other options listed are less likely causes based on the given information.

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