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Characteristics of B. coli
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- anaerobic
- reproduce by transverse binary fission - largest protozoan of humans - Trophozoite stage has cilia - parasite of the large intestine |
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Vestibulum
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present in Vestibuliferida, is a cavity leading to another cavity. In Balantidiidae it is ciliated and leads to the cytosome.
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B. coli reservoir and prevalence
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100% of pigs <-- Reservoir
1% of humans <-- zoonosis |
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pathology of B. coli
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- Secretes proteolytic enzymes
- colitis * Hyaluronidase |
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Drug treatments for B. coli
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- Metronidazole
- Iodoquinol - Tetracycline |
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Characteristics of Ichthyopthirius multifiliis
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- Causes ick in aquarium and wild freshwater fish
- Trophozoites are ciliated - ectoparasite of the epidermis, cornea, and gill filaments |
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I. multifiliis trophozoites are also termed:
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- tomites
- theront - swarmers |
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Treatment for I. multifiliis
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Malachite green
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