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Balantidium coli

Balantidium coli is the largest of the protozoans that infect humans. The trophozoite form is covered with cilia, which impart mobility. Infection is acquired through the ingestion of cyst-contaminated soil, food, or water. The trophozoite causes superficial necrosis or deep ulceration in the mucosa and submucosa of the large intestine. Otherwise healthy persons commonly exhibit nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, whereas debilitated or nutritionally stressed patients may develop severe dysentery. [Pg.607]

Balantidium coli Tetracycline, 500 mg 4 times daily for 10 days Metronidazole, 750 mg 3 times daily for 5 days... [Pg.1136]

Metronidazole has also been used to treat intestinal infection due to Balantidium coli in some patients with an oral dose of 0.5-1.25 g/day given in three divided doses for 5-10 days [71]. [Pg.431]

Balantidiasis Type of dysentery caused by the dhated protozoan Balantidium coli. [Pg.1113]

Balantidiasis - The activity of metronidazole in vitro against Balantidium coli of both human and porcine origin suggests its possible usefulness in this disease. Oxytetracycline is currently used clinically ... [Pg.120]

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See also in sourсe #XX -- [ Pg.135 ]



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