A genus of protozoa parasitic in the digestive tract of vertebrate or invertebrate hosts. Asexual multiplication is accomplished by transverse binary fission. Its organisms are ovoidal in shape and have a ciliated covering over the entire body.
Infection by parasites of the genus BALANTIDIUM. The presence of Balantidium in the LARGE INTESTINE leads to DIARRHEA; DYSENTERY; and occasionally ULCER.
Acute inflammation of the intestine associated with infectious DIARRHEA of various etiologies, generally acquired by eating contaminated food containing TOXINS, BIOLOGICAL derived from BACTERIA or other microorganisms. Dysentery is characterized initially by watery FECES then by bloody mucoid stools. It is often associated with ABDOMINAL PAIN; FEVER; and DEHYDRATION.

The prevalence of Balantidium coli infection in fifty-six mammalian species. (1/8)

A total of 375 fecal samples of 56 mammalian species belonging to 17 families of 4 orders were examined for the detection of Balantidium coli from December 1994 to August 1995. As a result, B. coli was found from 6 species belonging to 4 families of 2 orders (Primates and Artiodactyla) of host animals examined. White-handed gibbon (Hylobates lar), squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciurea) and Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) were new hosts for B. coli. All the wild boar (Sus scrofa) and chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) examined were positive. The highest number of B. coli was obtained from a chimpanzee (1,230/g feces). No B. coli was detected from the animals of orders Rodentia and Carnivora including dogs and cats. The rarity of B. coli infection in breeding animals in Japan. suggests that there is no serious problem in controlling infections.  (+info)

Dysentery caused by Balantidium coli in a patient with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma from Turkey. (2/8)

Balantidium coli is the only parasitic ciliate of man. It is a flattened oval organism covered with cilia, and a gullet at the anterior end. It is infrequently pathogenic for man, although epidemic buds in tropical zones have been described. The infection fundamentally affects the colon and causes variable clinic pictures, from asymptomatic to serious dysenteric forms. We present a case of parasitologically diagnosed as causes of diarrhea in a patient with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma from Turkey. In order to find out the causative etiologic agent of diarrhea, stool samples were examined by native, lugol and flotation methods and we detected moving trophozoites, which were approximately 60 microm long and 35 microm wide. These bodies were diagnosed as Balantidium coli. This case underlines that Balantidium coli should also be considered as a possible pathogen in immunocompromised patients with diarrhea.  (+info)

Balantidiasis in the gastric lymph nodes of Barbary sheep (Ammotragus lervia): an incidental finding. (3/8)

A 4-year-old female Barbary sheep (Ammotragus lervia) was found dead in the Gwangju Uchi Park Zoo. The animal had previously exhibited weakness and lethargy, but no signs of diarrhea. The carcass was emaciated upon presentation. The main gross lesion was characterized by severe serous atrophy of the fat tissues of the coronary and left ventricular grooves, resulting in the transformation of the fat to a gelatinous material. The rumen was fully distended with food, while the abomasum evidenced mucosal corrugation with slight congestion. Microscopic examination revealed the presence of Balantidium coli trophozoites within the lymphatic ducts of the gastric lymph node and the abdominal submucosa. On rare occasions, these organisms may invade extra-intestinal organs, in this case the gastric lymph nodes and abomasum.  (+info)

Current world status of Balantidium coli. (4/8)

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Investigation of intestinal parasites in pig feces that are also human pathogens. (5/8)

A total of 238 pig fecal specimens were collected from pig farms in Corlu (Tekirdag), Ayazma, and Arnavutkoy (Istanbul) during the summer. Out of the 238 pig specimens, 105 were from pigs younger than 6 months and 133 from pigs older than 6 months. These were investigated for intestine parasites in particular the ones that are human pathogens. Cryptosporidium spp. was detected In 21 fecal specimens (8.8%), Giardia spp. in 9 (3.7%), Balantidium coli cysts in 4 (1.6%) and Ascaris suum eggs in 9 (4.1%). Giardia lamblia were found in 8 (7.6%) of 105 pigs younger than 6 months, Cryptosporidium spp. in 12 (11.4%), Balantidium coli cysts in 2 (1.5%). In the pigs older than 6 months Giardia lamblia were found in 1 (0.7%), Cryptosporidium spp. in 9 (6.7%), Balantidium coli cysts in 2 (1.5%). and Ascaris suum eggs in 9 (6.7%). The difference in the rate of G. lamblia (p=0.01) in pigs less than 6 months and of A. suum in those over 6 months was found to be statistically significant (p=0.005). Our results revealed that pigs are important sources of these parasites.  (+info)

Novel insights into the genetic diversity of Balantidium and Balantidium-like cyst-forming ciliates. (6/8)

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Dysenteric syndrome due to Balantidium coli: a case report. (7/8)

A 28-year-old man was hospitalized for a dysenteric syndrome that had developed during the previous days. Physical examination revealed abdominal pains, fever, vomiting and more than ten liquid stools per day. Fresh stool examination showed numerous mobile ciliated trophozoites of Balantidium coli. The patient reported having been on a hike the previous weekend during which he had drunk water through a hydration pouch bladder. Complete resolution was observed after intravenous rehydration and ten days of oral treatment with metronidazole (Flagyl(R)). Balantidium coli is the largest ciliate protozoan able to infect humans. This parasite is common in pigs and has a worldwide distribution. Human infections, a rare event in industrialised countries, are usually acquired by ingestion of food or water contaminated by mammal faeces. Human B. coli infections are easily treated but may be severe and even fatal if neglected.  (+info)

Balantidium honghuensis n. sp. (Ciliophora: Trichostomatidae) from the rectum of Rana nigromaculata and R. limnocharis from Honghu Lake, China. (8/8)

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'Balantidium' is a genus of large protozoan parasites belonging to the family Balantidiidae. The most common and clinically significant species is Balantidium coli, which is the causative agent of balantidiasis, a zoonotic intestinal disease. B. coli primarily infects domestic pigs, but it can also infect humans, particularly those who have close contact with pigs or consume contaminated food or water.

Balantidium coli has a complex life cycle that includes both trophozoite and cyst stages. The trophozoites are the active, feeding stage that lives within the intestines of the host, while the cysts are the dormant, infective stage that can be shed in the feces and transmitted to a new host through ingestion.

In humans, B. coli infection can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, and weight loss. In severe cases, it can lead to intestinal ulcers, perforations, and even death in immunocompromised individuals. Proper sanitation, hygiene, and avoidance of contaminated food and water are critical measures for preventing the spread of balantidiasis.

Balantidiasis is a medical condition caused by the protozoan parasite Balantidium coli. This parasite typically infects the large intestine, causing symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloody stools in severe cases. The infection can occur through ingesting contaminated food or water, and it is more common in areas with poor sanitation and among people who have close contact with animals, particularly pigs.

Balantidium coli is a large ciliated protozoan that can exist as both an active trophozoite form and a dormant cyst form. The trophozoites colonize the large intestine and can cause damage to the intestinal lining, leading to symptoms of balantidiasis.

Diagnosis of balantidiasis typically involves identifying the parasite in stool samples using microscopy or other laboratory tests. Treatment usually involves medications such as tetracyclines, metronidazole, or nitroimidazoles, which can help to eliminate the infection and alleviate symptoms.

Preventing balantidiasis involves practicing good hygiene and sanitation, including washing hands thoroughly after using the bathroom and before handling food, as well as avoiding contaminated water sources and uncooked or undercooked meat.

Dysentery is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the intestine, particularly the colon, leading to severe diarrhea containing blood, mucus, and/or pus. It is typically caused by infectious agents such as bacteria (like Shigella, Salmonella, or Escherichia coli) or parasites (such as Entamoeba histolytica). The infection can be acquired through contaminated food, water, or direct contact with an infected person. Symptoms may also include abdominal cramps, fever, and dehydration. Immediate medical attention is required for proper diagnosis and treatment to prevent potential complications.

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  • It contains the parasitic species Balantidium coli, the only known cause of balantidiasis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Balantidium coli observed in patients with dysentery was originally described as Paramecium coli by Malmstein in 1857. (wikipedia.org)
  • Stein in 1863 reclassified Paramecium coli into the genus Balantidium. (wikipedia.org)
  • Balantidium coli is one of the species that has been reclassified. (wikipedia.org)
  • Balantidium coli , a ciliated protozoan parasite that infects primates and pigs, and is the largest protozoan to infect humans, is a well-known cause of diarrhoea and dysentery in humans. (scielo.org.za)
  • A case of lung involvement with Balantidium coli complicated by severe pulmonary haemorrhage resulting in iron deficiency anaemia has not, to our knowledge, been described previously. (scielo.org.za)
  • Balantidium coli, though rare in the US, is an intestinal protozoan parasite that can infect humans. (cdc.gov)
  • Balantidium coli infection is mostly asymptomatic, but people with other serious illnesses can experience persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, and sometimes a perforated colon. (cdc.gov)
  • When traveling to endemic tropical countries, Balantidium coli infection can be prevented by following good hygiene practices. (cdc.gov)
  • Cysts morphologically resembling Balantidium coli were identified in the feces of a mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei). (johnshopkins.edu)
  • An example is Balantidium coli, a ciliate. (idsemergencymanagement.com)
  • Balantidium coli is a protozoan parasite belonging to the phylum Ciliophora, the members of which possess cilia in at least one stage of their life cycles. (microbesinfo.com)
  • Balantidium coli , a parasitic unicellular ciliate, often causes asymptomatic balantidiasis of the colon, but extraintestinal disease may occur rarely in immunosuppressed individuals. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Balantidium coli ( Neobalantidium coli ) is a large, unicellular, ciliated parasite that infects mainly the gastrointestinal tract of humans and several mammals, such as wild pigs, cattle, sheep, and goats [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 96.6% for MPI-17-02 no parasite, 67.5% for MPI-17-03 Metagonimus yokogawai , 71.2% for MPI-17-04 Balantidium coli , 99.0% for MPI-17-05 Taenia sp. (jlmqa.org)
  • salah sahijina nyaéta Balantidium coli . (wikipedia.org)
  • Balantidium Coli, hirup di usus badag manusa , ngalantarankeun panyakit diséntri. (wikipedia.org)
  • Examples of intestinal protozoa include flagellates ( G lamblia ), amoeba ( E histolytica ), sporozoans ( Cryptosporidium spp ), and ciliates ( Balantidium coli ). (medscape.com)
  • Metronidazole is used to treat protozoal infections in dogs and cats including Giardia, Entamoeba, Trichomonas, and Balantidium. (dekooktips.com)
  • Infection by parasites of the genus BALANTIDIUM. (uchicago.edu)
  • The first-described species of Balantidium, B. entozoon, was described in 1838 by Ehrenberg as a member of the genus Bursaria. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 1858, Edouard Claparède and Johannes Lachmann created the genus Balantidium and reclassified B. entozoon as its type species. (wikipedia.org)
  • Infection by parasites of the genus BALANTIDIUM . (nih.gov)
  • The first-described species of Balantidium, B. entozoon, was described in 1838 by Ehrenberg as a member of the genus Bursaria. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 1858, Edouard Claparède and Johannes Lachmann created the genus Balantidium and reclassified B. entozoon as its type species. (wikipedia.org)
  • Transcriptome data for Balantidium ctenopharyngodoni, from single-cell transcriptome sequencing, were published in 2017 and were the first omics data within the subclass Trichostomatia. (wikipedia.org)