balantidiasis (DOID:12386)
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Alt IDs: ICD10CM:A07.0, ICD9CM:007.0, MESH:D001447, NCI:C84583, UMLS_CUI:C0004692
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.