Balantidiasis Subclinical

Balantidium subclinical infection is a widespread disease caused by the parasitic organism Balantidium coli. This disease is characterized by the presence of an asymptomatic carrier who has no clinical manifestations, but can transmit the pathogen to other people. Balantidiasis is one of the most important factors affecting digestion, disrupting the normal function of the gastrointestinal tract and reducing the body's immunity.

The causative agent of balantidiasis, balantidia, is the simplest single-celled organism about 70-80 microns in size. Infection occurs through consumption of contaminated water or food,