Dysentery Caused by Balantidium coli in China
- Author:
Peixia YU
1
;
JianRong RONG
;
Yan ZHANG
;
Jingjing DU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:The Korean Journal of Parasitology 2020;58(1):47-49
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Balantidium coli human infection predominantly occurs in tropical and subtropical regions in the world. Human case is extremely rare in China. This report details a case of B. coli infection in a 68-year-old man in China, who presented with history of abdominal pain, tenesmus, diarrhea with blood and was diagnosed as B. coli-caused dysentery. Our case indicates possible occurrence of Balantidium coli-related disease in cooler climates. This case is presented not only because of its rarity but also for future references.
