Protozoa: Ciliophora Flashcards
Host of Balantidium spp
Pigs, Humans
Balantidium spp is distributed _________.
Balantidium spp is distributed worldwide.
______________ trophozoites are 50-150um, covered in cilia and have a characteristic kidney bean shaped nucleus.
Balantidium spp trophozoites are 50-150um, covered in cilia and have a characteristic kidney bean shaped nucleus.
Life cycle of Balantidium spp
Cysts passed in feces
Ingested and trophozoites released in digestive tract
Undergo asexual multiplication in large intestine
____________ may cause secondary disease in large intstine; mild to severe enteritis, dysentery and diarrhea
Balantidum spp may cause secondary disease in large intstine; mild to severe enteritis, dysentery and diarrhea
Diagnosis of Balantdium spp
Direct fecal smear
Flotation
Treatment of Balantidium spp
Tetracyclines
Prevention of Balantidium spp
Routine hygiene
Balantidium spp