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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.

Dale Ragle
Experienced in Balantidiasis
Dr. Dale Ragle
Family Medicine
Experienced in Balantidiasis
Dr. Dale Ragle
Family Medicine

Texas Health Family Care

8440 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 300, 
Dallas, TX 
214-363-5660
Languages Spoken:
English
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Dale Ragle is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Ragle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Balantidiasis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Diabetic Nephropathy.

 
 
 
 
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Thomas J. Bering
Advanced in Balantidiasis
Dr. Thomas J. Bering
Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
Advanced in Balantidiasis
Dr. Thomas J. Bering
Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

Arcturus Healthcare PLC

1055 South Boulevard East, Suite 220, 
Rochester Hills, MI 
248-817-2230
Experience:
35+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients

Thomas Bering is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Bering has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Balantidiasis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Lung Cancer, Balantidiasis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Bering is currently accepting new patients.

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