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I wanted to know is balantidium coli resistant to antibiotics?
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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
Answered 6/12/2017
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