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Protozoa: Ciliophora Flashcards

1
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Host of Balantidium spp

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Pigs, Humans

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Balantidium spp is distributed _________.

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Balantidium spp is distributed worldwide.

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______________ trophozoites are 50-150um, covered in cilia and have a characteristic kidney bean shaped nucleus.

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Balantidium spp trophozoites are 50-150um, covered in cilia and have a characteristic kidney bean shaped nucleus.

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Life cycle of Balantidium spp

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Cysts passed in feces

Ingested and trophozoites released in digestive tract

Undergo asexual multiplication in large intestine

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____________ may cause secondary disease in large intstine; mild to severe enteritis, dysentery and diarrhea

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Balantidum spp may cause secondary disease in large intstine; mild to severe enteritis, dysentery and diarrhea

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Diagnosis of Balantdium spp

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Direct fecal smear

Flotation

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Treatment of Balantidium spp

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Tetracyclines

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Prevention of Balantidium spp

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Routine hygiene

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Balantidium spp

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