Were you looking for information on Giardia Lamblia? Giardia lambia is a common misspelling of Giardia lamblia.
Giardia lamblia (also known as Giardia intestinalis) is a one-celled microscopic parasite that causes the diarrheal illness giardiasis. Both Giardia lamblia cysts and trophozoites can be found in the feces. Infection occurs by the ingestion of Giardia lamblia cysts in contaminated water, food, or by the fecal-oral route (hands or fomites).
(Click Giardia Lamblia to read a complete description of the Giardia lamblia life cycle, including information on where the parasite can be found and how it is transmitted.)
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