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6.2.4: Phylum Ciliophora (Ciliates)

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    Balantidium coli

    Resides: In the colon, cecum, or appendix

    Transmission: Acquired by ingestion of food or drink contaminated with cysts

    Disease: Causes Balantidiasis (also known as ciliary dysentery or Montezuma’s revenge) Other Information:

    • Only ciliate of human medical significance

    Balantidium coli trophozoite.
    Balantidium coli (trophozoite) Credit: Sherry Smith
    Balantidium coli cyst.
    Balantidium coli (cyst) Credit: Sherry Smith

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