Giardia lamblia

Giardia lamblia
(parasite)

Giardia lamblia (syn: Giardia intestinalis, Giardia duodenalis) is a protozoal (single-celled) parasite belonging to the family of Giardiinae. The small intestinal parasite may cause intestinal disorders and diarrhoea.

Transmission mainly occurs via contaminated water and food respectively.

For a successful inactivation of parasites, specific disinfectants effective against parasites are required.