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Some house cats carry a gut parasite that can infect humans, study finds
Source: Phys.org · Published
Giardia duodenalis is a microscopic, flagellated parasite that often calls the human and animal gut its home. In most cases, it coexists harmlessly with its host, and most infected pets and people…
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