A Parasitic Protist That Presents a Major Health Problem to Backpackers

question 48

Multiple Choice

A parasitic protist that presents a major health problem to backpackers and hikers if they drink unfiltered stream or lake water is

• A) Giardia.
• B) Plasmodium.
• C) Pfiesteria.
• D) Didinium.
• E) Trypanosoma.

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