On Fri, 29 Mar 1996, Michael Casteel wrote:
> lamblia, Giardia muris, Giardia agilis, Giardia psittaci, Giardia
> microtus, G. ondatrae, and G. ardae.... I don't know if the other
> species are known to infect human hosts.
> I know of a case where a parasitologist working with Giardia infected
parrakeets also became infected so there is some basis for assuming
transmission can occur accross different species.
>> p.s. Beware of those 'gut' feelings when you are working with
> intestinal protozoa - ha-ha. I know, I know - bad joke.
> When working with intestinal protozoa, particularly those capable
of infecting humans, a good sense of humor is essential to keep the
research in proper perspective, lest you take it or yourself too seriously.
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* Charles T. Faulkner * Get your facts first and then you
* Univ of Tennessee, Knoxville * can distort them as much as you please.
* (ctfaulkner at utk.edu) * Mark Twain
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