Balantidiasis

Definition:

Balantidiasis is a zoonotic disease caused by protozoan Balantidium coli, which is acquired by humans via the fecal-oral route from the natural reservoir, pigs. Humans may remain asymptomatic or may develop dysentery due to the ulcerations in the colon. Balantidiasis is mostly restricted to tropical/subtropical regions where people live in close proximity to their livestock.

References:

[1]. Frederick L Schuster, et al. Amebae and ciliated protozoa as causal agents of waterborne zoonotic disease. Vet Parasitol. 2004 Dec 9;126(1-2):91-120. [Content Brief]

[2]. Frederick L Schuster, et al. Current world status of Balantidium coli. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2008 Oct;21(4):626-38. [Content Brief]

[3]. Panagiotis Karanis, et al. Waterborne transmission of protozoan parasites: a worldwide review of outbreaks and lessons learnt. J Water Health. 2007 Mar;5(1):1-38. [Content Brief]

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