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What is the definition of Balantidiasis?

Balantidiasis is an infectious disease, rare in western countries. It is caused by Balantidium coli, a single celled parasite (ciliate protozoan) that is usually associated with intestinal infection in areas associated with pig rearing. It infects humans occasionally, mostly immunocompromised patients. Some infected people may have no symptoms or only mild diarrhea and abdominal discomfort but others may experience more severe symptoms reminiscent of an acute inflammation of the intestines. Symptoms of Balantidiasis may be similar to those of other infections that cause intestinal inflammation, for example, amoebic dysentery. On very rare occasions this bacterium may invade extra-intestinal organs, mostly the lungs. Metronidazole is the treatment of choice.

What are the alternative names for Balantidiasis?

Balantidiasis
B coli infection
Balantidiosis
Balantidium coli infection
Human balantidiasis
Large-intestinal infection with Balantidium coli

Who are the top Balantidiasis Local Doctors?

Elite in Balantidiasis

Wenchao Yan

Elite in Balantidiasis

Wenchao Yan

Luoyang, CN

Wenchao Yan practices in Luoyang, China. Yan is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Balantidiasis. Their top areas of expertise are Balantidiasis and Toxoplasmosis.

Experienced in Balantidiasis

Dr. Christian A. Whittington

Family Medicine

Experienced in Balantidiasis

Dr. Christian A. Whittington

Family Medicine

Conway Hospital Inc

4300 Hwy 90,

Conway, SC

843-399-3377

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English

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Christian Whittington is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Conway, South Carolina. Dr. Whittington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Balantidiasis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Whittington is currently accepting new patients.

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Experienced in Balantidiasis

Dr. Joel R. Mulder

Family Medicine

Experienced in Balantidiasis

Dr. Joel R. Mulder

Family Medicine

Arnett Clinic, LLC

2600 Ferry St,

Lafayette, IN

765-448-8000

Languages Spoken:

English, Spanish

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Joel Mulder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Mulder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Balantidiasis. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, and Bronchitis. Dr. Mulder is currently accepting new patients.