Balantidiasis is a protozoan infection caused by Balantidium coli.

There are no immunization procedures or medications that can be taken prior to potential exposure to prevent balantidiasis

Although somewhat dependent on the patient's overall health, in general, the prognosis for most patients with balantidiasis is good

Patients with balantidiasis are treated with prescription medication, typically consisting of a ten day course of either tetracycline or metronidazole

Balantidium coli infection