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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 and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Balantidiasis. Their top areas of expertise are Balantidiasis and Toxoplasmosis.

Advanced in Balantidiasis
Dr. Christian A. Whittington
Family Medicine
Advanced in Balantidiasis
Dr. Christian A. Whittington
Family Medicine

Conway Hospital Inc

4300 Hwy 90, 
Conway, SC 
843-399-3377
Languages Spoken:
English
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Christian Whittington is a Family Medicine provider in Conway, South Carolina. Dr. Whittington and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Balantidiasis. His top areas of expertise are Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens, Sinusitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Whittington is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Balantidiasis
Ming D. Li
Holistic Medicine
Distinguished in Balantidiasis
Ming D. Li
Holistic Medicine
161 Madison Ave Rm 2n, 
New York, NY 
212-564-3324
Languages Spoken:
English

Ming Li is a Holistic Medicine provider in New York, New York. Li and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Balantidiasis. Their top areas of expertise are Balantidiasis, Lung Nodules, Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center