Question 1

i wanted to know is balantidium coli resistant to antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Balantidium coli responds to antimicrobial therapy such as tetracycline and metronidazole, and there have been no reports of resistance to the drugs of choice. However, data is very limited on this protozoa

Question 2

burning sensation in urinating after having sex with my grlfrnd. she is having balantidium coli, is there any prblm. we had unprotected sex.

Accepted Answer

Need for evaluation: Burning on urination is an indication of urethritis. Please see your doctor for an evaluation. Preferably both you and your girlfriend should see the doctor to be tested for infection and appropriate treatment.

Question 3

how much time is a person infected with balantidium?

Accepted Answer

Balantidium: Balantidium coli is a parasite of pigs that can be transmitted to humans by consumption of contaminated food or water. Travel to a developing country is considered a risk. Usually it's only a few days after exposure that symptoms can develop. Depending on the patient, symptoms may last some time. Try looking at this resource - http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/lab-bio/res/psds-ftss/msds15e-eng.php

Question 4

how do you cure e.coli?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: E coli is a bacterium and does not need treatment from us. It is present in the environment, including drinking water and is present in large numbers in the colon. If you could clarify your question, it may be feasible to provide a more meaningful answer.

Question 5

can e coli live on surfaces?

Accepted Answer

On wet surface: E coli is present almost every where in the environment including tap water.

Question 6

does e. coli dh5a is dangerous?

Accepted Answer

E. coli strains: Most E. coli are normal bowel inhabitants. But some, particularly those with the serotype OH157, are capable of producing a shiga toxin that is similar to that produced by bowel pathogens. But DH5a is not one of these toxin-producing strains, and is more commonly used as a laboratory strain for studying expression of genetic characteristics following cloning experiments.

Question 7

what does e.coli need to thrive?

Accepted Answer

E. coli: Needs an environment in which there is access to organic materials it can metabolize, at a temperature favorable to it, and at a neutral or slightly alkaline ph.

Question 8

can e.coli be transmitted for person to person?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: E coli is present in the environment, including tap water and it usually is not transmitted from one person to an other.

Question 9

what is esbl e coli?

Accepted Answer

Drug resistant bug: Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (esbl)--producing escherichia coli are more dangerous than other e coli and cause more serious infections.

Question 10

is e. coli contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: It is not likely contagious but if you have a GI infection with e. Coli and somehow it can spread via fecal-orally then you might be susceptible and then it would be contagious.

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