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Balantidium coli is the largest intestinal protozoan parasite that causes balantidiasis, primarily transmitted through contaminated food and water. It has a complex life cycle involving trophozoites and cysts, with pigs as the natural host and humans as accidental hosts, leading to various clinical symptoms ranging from asymptomatic cases to severe complications, especially in immunocompromised individuals. Treatment typically involves tetracycline, and prevention focuses on good sanitation and avoiding foo

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