Balantidiasis - Causes, Symptom & Treatment of Balantidiasis
Alternate Names:
balantidiosis,
Ciliary Dysentery, Balantidium coli, B coli, hyaluronidase, colon cyst, diarrhea, gastrointestinal infection, GI infection, infection associated with pig contact
Basic infomation about Balantidiasis
Balantidiasis is the infection of intestine which is caused by the bacterium, Balantidium coli, a single celled parasite (ciliate protozoan).
Cysts are the parasite stage responsible for transmission of balantidiasis.
Sign and Symptom of Balantidiasis
Symptom of Balantidiasis can be severe in debilitated persons.
Most infections are asymptomatic. Symptoms of Balantidiasis may be similar to those of other infections that cause intestinal inflammation, for example, amoebic dysentery.
It's sign and symptom includes
Causes of Balantidiasis
Balantidiasis disease is caused by infection with the protozoan parasite Balantidium.
The risk of balantidiasis increases when the patient has contact with pigs
Because pigs are an animal reservoir, human infections occur more frequently in areas where pigs are raised.
Diagnosis of Balantidiasis
Diagnosis of balantidiasis, as with other similar diseases, can be complicated, partly because symptom may or may not be present. The diagnosis of balantidiasis may be considered when a patient has diarrhea combined with a possible history of recent exposure to amebiasis through travel, contact with infected persons, or anal intercourse.
Population affected with Balantidiasis
Balantidiasis is a rare infection that affects males and females in equal numbers. It typically occurs in tropical regions such as Brazil, New Guinea, and southern Iran.
Treatment of Balantidiasis
Patients with balantidiasis are treated with prescription medication, typically consisting of a ten day course of either tetracycline or metronidazole. Alternative drugs that have proven effective in treating balantidiasis include iodoquinol or paromomycin.
Prevention of Balantidiasis
- A clean water supply and hygienic living conditions can prevent this disorder.
- Avoiding contact with pigs and fertilizer that is contaminated with pig excrement can decrease the risk.
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