Giardia intestinalis

Giardia intestinalis is a flagellated protozoan parasite¹ that can cause foodborne disease. A publication by Scallan et al.² in 2011 estimated that 76,840 human foodborne giardiasis cases, including 2 deaths, occur annually in the US.

Key laboratories studying various aspects of foodborne giardiasis in the US and Canada include:

Key laboratories studying various aspects of foodborne giardiasis in Europe include:

Key laboratories studying various aspects of foodborne giardiasis in South and Latin America include:

Key laboratories studying various aspects of foodborne giardiasis in Asia and Australia include:

Additional resources on Giardia intestinalis:
A number of key sources on Giardia intestinalis and giardiasis are available. 

 References
¹http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giardia_lamblia
²Scallan et al. 2011.Emerging Infectious Diseases 17:7-15  PMID:21192848