Preferred Term:
balantidiasis
Definition:
Infection by parasites of the genus Balantidium. The presence of Balantidium in the large intestine leads to diarrhea; dysentery; and occasionally ulcer.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- Balantidium infections
- Balantioides infections
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/318388
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