Giardia Loses Its Hold On Intestinal Tissue After 'Tonic Shock' Date: December 12, 2007 Source: American Society for Cell Biology Summary: The single-celled intestinal parasite Giardia lamblia ...

Officials said several dogs from various households had confirmed cases of Giardia. The parasite is most frequently discovered in water, contaminated soil, and food, according to veterinarians.

The etilogic agent is Giardia lamblia which is found in the form of trophozite (pathogenic form) and cyst (infective form). The infective form is Transmitted by water, ...