Term Name:	balantidiasis
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Definition:	A parasitic protozoa infectious disease involving infection caused by Balantidium coli. The trophozoites are capable of attacking the intestinal epithelium, creating ulcers and causing bloody diarrhea. The infectiou has_symptom cramping, has_symptom abdominal pain, has_symptom nausea and has_symptom foul breath.
Ontology:	Human Disease [DOID:12386]   ( DOID:12386 )