Parasitology Spotlight: Balantidium coli

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: hour(s)

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

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Objectives

  • Describe the epidemiology, transmission, and reservoir of Balantidium coli.
  • Explain the life cycle and pathophysiology of balantidiasis infection.
  • Differentiate the characteristic laboratory findings, including the morphology of Balantidium coli on microscopy.

Course Outline

  • Balantidium coli
    • Overview
    • Reservoir and Transmission
    • Epidemiology
    • Life Cycle
    • Pathophysiology
    • Clinical Symptoms
    • Laboratory Findings
    • Laboratory Identification
    • Treatment
    • Prevention and Control
  • References
    • References

Additional Information

This is a mini course designed to enhance learning and reinforce existing knowledge. It does not provide continuing education (CE) credit. The purpose of this course is to support ongoing professional development and review.