Balantidium coli
Also known as: Balantidium suis
Description
Balantidium coli is a type of Detrimental Protozoa.
Toxic Effects of Balantidium coli
Digestive System
Balantidium coli can invade and ulcerate the Intestinal Wall, causing a type of Colitis that resembles Amebic Dysentery.
These Substances Counteract Balantidium coli
Prescribed Medications
Metronidazole inhibits/kills Balantidium coli.
Tetracycline inhibits/kills Balantidium coli.
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