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Balantidium coli is the largest protozoan that infects the human colon and cecum. It has a life cycle involving a trophozoite stage that reproduces through binary fission, and a cyst stage that is protective and can survive for 1-2 days in the environment. Infection occurs through ingestion of cysts and can cause symptoms ranging from asymptomatic to acute dysentery or chronic diarrhea. Diagnosis involves detecting trophozoites in stool samples or cysts in formed stool. Improving hygiene practices can help
- Author
- Andhika Hadi Wirawan
- Language
- EN