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Giardia is arguably the most common parasite infection of humans worldwide, and the second most common in the United States after pin-worm. 

Joining me to talk about Giardia is Chandana Bala. Chandy is the President of Global Insight Advisory Network and writes on the intersection of healthcare and technology. She is also a frequent writer for Gideon Informatics.

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Giardia in Black and White

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