Balantidiasis
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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

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Luoyang, CN

Wenchao Yan practices practicing medicine in Luoyang, China. Yan is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Balantidiasis. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Balantidiasis and Toxoplasmosis.

Elite in Balantidiasis

Camila C. Class

Elite in Balantidiasis

Camila C. Class

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Niteroi, RJ, BR

Camila Class practices practicing medicine in Niteroi, Brazil. Class is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Balantidiasis. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Balantidiasis, Rhabditida Infections, and Toxoplasmosis.

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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. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Diabetic Nephropathy.