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Chocolomastix mesnili

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Commensal, non-pathogenic flagellate of the intestinal tract.

General definitionThis section has been translated automatically.

The transmission is faecal-oral, cysts are excreted and are the actual infectious form. The trophozoites are located in the colon.

EtiologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Occurrence in poor hygienic conditions (contaminated water and contaminated food).

Clinical pictureThis section has been translated automatically.

Only in exceptional cases (immune deficiency) diarrhoea can occur.

DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Microscopy of the stool: mononuclear, lemon-shaped cysts measuring about 6-10 µm x 4-6 µm.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

No therapy required.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer