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What is the only known pathogenic ciliate of mammals
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Balantidium coli
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Side 2: What kind of lifecycle do the ciliates have
Side 3: Where are trophozoites located |
Direct (trophs and cysts)
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In lumen of large intestine (may invade mucosa and cause ulceration)
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What effects do ciliates have on pigs
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Most infections are asymptomatic
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How are ciliate infections diagnosed
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Finding cysts or trophs in feces
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In what type of animal can ciliates be a problem
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Severe problem for nonhuman primates
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