Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 12 - Figure 12.21 - Ciliates - Question - Page 353: 1

Answer

There is only one ciliate that is a human parasite. It is Balantidium coli.

Work Step by Step

Balantidium coli causes a severe type of dysentery. But this condition is very rare.

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