Ciliary dysentery is a bowel infection caused by a large, single-cell parasite named Balantidium coli. It is the only ciliated protozoan known to infect humans. The parasite lives in the large intestine. It has two forms: an active form (trophozoite) covered with tiny hairs (cilia), and a hardy resting form (cyst) that spreads infection. People get sick when they swallow the cysts in food or water contaminated with human or animal feces. Pigs are the main animal source. Most people have no symptoms, but some develop severe diarrhea with mucus or blood, belly pain, and, rarely, dangerous bowel complications. CDC+2CDC+2
Balantidiasis is a gut infection by a single-celled parasite called Balantidium coli. It spreads when a person drinks or eats food that has the parasite’s cysts from feces (the “fecal–oral” route). Many people have no symptoms. Others get loose stools, belly pain, and sometimes dysentery with blood and mucus. In rare, severe cases the bowel wall can get very inflamed and even perforate (tear). The infection is uncommon in the United States but occurs in places with poor sanitation or close contact with pigs. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirm the cause, spread, symptoms, and rarity. CDC
Doctors diagnose balantidiasis by finding the parasite in stool or in tissue from the colon during endoscopy. The CDC’s diagnostic page for “Balantidiasis (DPDx)” explains that stool microscopy (looking for the moving trophozoites) is standard, and that cysts are less common. CDC
Other names
Balantidiasis (the disease) or balantidiosis.
The parasite is also called Balantidium coli, Balantioides coli, or Neobalantidium coli in newer taxonomy. (All refer to the same organism in medical practice.) CDC+1
Types
Asymptomatic intestinal carriage
Many people carry the parasite without symptoms. They can still pass cysts in stool and spread infection.Acute balantidial dysentery
Sudden watery or mucoid diarrhea that may contain blood, with cramps, tenesmus (feeling you still need to pass stool), fever, and dehydration. CDC+1Chronic/intermittent colitis
Longer course with on-and-off loose stools, weight loss, belly discomfort, and weakness. CDCFulminant invasive colitis (rare)
Deep ulcers in the colon, heavy bleeding, perforation, or peritonitis. This pattern looks similar to severe amebic dysentery. It needs urgent care. UpToDate+1Extra-intestinal disease (very rare)
Spread to organs like the lungs or urinary tract has been reported but is unusual. msdvetmanual.com
Causes
These are practical “how it happens” causes that raise infection risk:
Drinking water contaminated with feces (human or pig). This is the main route. CDC
Eating raw or unwashed vegetables irrigated or rinsed with contaminated water.
Close contact with pigs (farm, slaughterhouse, or backyard pens). Pigs are the main reservoir. PubMed
Handling pig manure without good hand hygiene. PubMed
Poor sanitation or unsafe sewage disposal, allowing fecal contamination to reach food and water. CDC
Crowded living conditions with limited clean water or toilets. CDC
Floods or breakdowns in water systems that mix sewage with drinking water. CDC
Food handled by unwashed hands after toilet use.
Eating street food prepared with unsafe water or poor hygiene. CDC
Occupational exposure (farm, abattoir, veterinary, waste management) near pigs or contaminated waste. msdvetmanual.com
Travel to tropical/subtropical areas with low sanitation coverage.
Using untreated well/surface water for drinking or washing food. CDC
Household contact with an infected person who does not wash hands well.
Eating meat or produce contaminated after cooking (post-cooking contamination by dirty hands or water).
Malnutrition (more severe disease is reported in nutritionally fragile people). CDC
Weakened immune system (e.g., serious illness). These patients are more likely to have symptoms.
Low stomach acid (e.g., long-term acid suppression) may reduce natural defense, aiding passage of cysts. (General mechanism; specific data are limited, but similar logic applies to enteric protozoa.) PMC
Use of contaminated irrigation water or manure in kitchen gardens. PubMed
Poor hand hygiene in childcare or eldercare settings.
Contact with other reservoir animals (e.g., camels, cattle, donkeys, sheep, goats), though pigs remain the key source. PubMed
Symptoms
Watery diarrhea – often the first sign; can be frequent. CDC
Mucoid stools – mucus from inflamed colon lining. msdvetmanual.com
Blood in stool – due to ulcers in the colon wall. msdvetmanual.com
Abdominal pain/cramps – from colitis. CDC
Tenesmus – constant urge to pass stool due to rectal inflammation. UpToDate
Nausea – common with any severe bowel irritation.
Vomiting – especially with dehydration or severe illness.
Fever – may occur with invasive disease. CDC
Dehydration – from fluid loss in diarrhea. Needs rehydration. CDC
Weakness/fatigue – reduced intake and fluid loss. CDC
Weight loss – in chronic cases. CDC
Rectal bleeding – when ulcers are near the rectum. UpToDate
Bloating/gas – from inflamed bowel. CDC
Severe abdominal tenderness – warning sign for deep ulceration. UpToDate
Peritonitis signs (rare) – severe belly pain with rigid abdomen if the colon perforates; this is an emergency. msdvetmanual.com
Diagnostic tests
A) Physical exam
Vital signs
Check temperature, pulse, breathing, and blood pressure to look for fever, dehydration, or shock in severe cases.Hydration status
Dry mouth, sunken eyes, poor skin turgor suggest dehydration needing fluids.Abdominal exam
Diffuse or lower-abdomen tenderness points to colitis; marked guarding or rebound pain can signal perforation and urgent care. UpToDateRectal exam
May reveal blood or mucus. It also helps judge severity.Body weight and general appearance
Weight loss and fatigue support a chronic course.
(Physical findings help triage, but they do not confirm the parasite. Lab/pathology is needed for proof.)
B) “Manual” tests done at the bedside or with simple tools
Fecal occult blood (guaiac) test
A quick card test that detects hidden blood in stool; supports a diagnosis of inflammatory dysentery (not specific to cause).Macroscopic stool exam
Looking at stool for mucus or blood helps gauge severity.Fresh wet-mount microscopy (saline or iodine) of stool
A trained person may see moving, ciliated trophozoites or cysts on a slide. Iodine can help highlight cysts. This is fast and low-cost, but requires experience and fresh samples. Merck Manuals+1Simple stool concentration (manual centrifugation/sedimentation)
Manual enrichment methods increase the chance of finding cysts when parasite numbers are low.Sigmoidoscopy with bedside impression smear
In resource-limited settings, a quick scrape of an ulcer edge placed on a slide can reveal trophozoites before permanent stains are processed. AAP Publications
C) Laboratory & pathological tests
Stool ova-and-parasite (O&P) exam with permanent stains
Standard diagnostic test. Lab technologists examine stained smears for large, ciliated trophozoites and cysts. Multiple samples on different days raise yield. CDC+1Iodine-wet mount review at the lab
Helps highlight cyst structures (e.g., macronucleus).Tissue biopsy histology (colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy)
If endoscopy shows ulcers, biopsy or scraping can show invasive trophozoites in the submucosa—strong proof of disease. UpToDateStool leukocytes or fecal calprotectin
Support active colitis (non-specific but helpful in severity assessment).Complete blood count (CBC)
Looks for anemia (from blood loss) or raised white cells with severe inflammation.Basic metabolic panel
Checks electrolytes and kidney function affected by dehydration; guides fluid therapy.C-reactive protein (CRP)
A general marker of inflammation that can be elevated in invasive colitis.Molecular assays (if available)
Some labs may use PCR-type panels for protozoa; availability for Balantidium is limited but developing. (Stool microscopy remains the mainstay.) ScienceDirectDifferential parasitology review
The lab should distinguish Balantidium coli from look-alikes (e.g., large amoebae). Experienced microscopy and correct staining reduce mistakes. PMC
D) Electrodiagnostic tests
Electrodiagnostic studies (e.g., ECG/EEG/nerve tests)
These are not used to diagnose balantidial dysentery. They do not help find intestinal protozoa. The diagnosis relies on stool/endoscopic microscopy and, sometimes, pathology. (This clarification matters because some test lists include this heading; here it is not applicable.) CDC
E) Imaging tests
Flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy
These are endoscopic, not radiologic, but they “image” the mucosa directly. They may show deep ulcers and allow biopsies/scrapings that prove the parasite. UpToDateAbdominal X-ray or CT
Used when the doctor suspects severe complications (perforation, peritonitis, toxic megacolon). Free air under the diaphragm or bowel wall thickening would support urgent surgery or intensive care. msdvetmanual.com
Non-pharmacological treatments (therapies & other measures)
Each item explains what it is, the purpose, and a simple mechanism in ~3–5 sentences. Supportive diarrhea care is strongly evidence-based (WHO/IDSA).
Oral rehydration solution (ORS)
Purpose: Prevent and treat dehydration.
Mechanism: Replaces water and salts lost in stool; glucose helps the gut absorb sodium and water. WHO states ORS is first-line for diarrheal disease at all ages. World Health Organization+2World Health Organization+2Early, frequent small sips of clean fluids
Purpose: Maintain hydration when appetite is low.
Mechanism: Small volumes lower nausea risk and match ongoing losses. This is a core part of oral rehydration therapy. PMCZinc (supportive in children)
Purpose: Shorten duration and reduce stool volume in pediatric diarrhea.
Mechanism: Aids intestinal repair and immunity. WHO recommends 10–20 mg daily for 10–14 days in children. (Adults: routine zinc is not universally recommended.) PubMed+3World Health Organization+3World Health Organization+3Diet as tolerated (no forced fasting)
Purpose: Keep energy up and speed mucosal healing.
Mechanism: Continuing food in small amounts supports recovery. IDSA infectious diarrhea guidance endorses early refeeding. OUP AcademicHandwashing with soap
Purpose: Stop spread at home.
Mechanism: Removes cysts from hands before touching food or mouth. WHO highlights handwashing as a key prevention for diarrheal disease. World Health OrganizationSafe water (boiled, filtered, chlorinated)
Purpose: Prevent reinfection and transmission.
Mechanism: Kills or removes cysts from drinking water. Prevention via safe water is a WHO priority. World Health OrganizationFood hygiene (wash, peel, cook)
Purpose: Reduce oral exposure to cysts on raw foods.
Mechanism: Heat kills cysts; washing lowers contamination. CDC emphasizes food/water hygiene for balantidiasis. CDCSanitation & latrines
Purpose: Break the fecal–oral cycle.
Mechanism: Proper waste disposal keeps cysts out of soil and water. WHO names sanitation as a pillar of diarrheal disease control. World Health OrganizationRest and fever control (non-aspirin if needed)
Purpose: Comfort and energy conservation.
Mechanism: Lowers metabolic stress while the gut heals. (Avoid NSAIDs if bleeding risk; ask a clinician.)Avoid anti-diarrheal “stoppers” in dysentery
Purpose: Prevent worsening disease or masking complications.
Mechanism: Inflammatory diarrhea with possible blood can be worsened by motility-suppressants; IDSA warns to be cautious in dysentery. OUP AcademicElectrolyte-aware fluid choices
Purpose: Replace sodium/potassium losses.
Mechanism: Isotonic fluids (ORS) correct hyponatremia risk. WHO ORS guidance supports electrolyte replacement. World Health OrganizationSeparate utensils and towels
Purpose: Reduce household spread.
Mechanism: Limits fomite transmission of cysts.Household surface cleaning
Purpose: Lower environmental contamination.
Mechanism: Regular cleaning (especially bathrooms/kitchens) reduces exposure risk.Temporary work/school exclusion if febrile dysentery
Purpose: Protect others and allow rest.
Mechanism: Reduces community exposure during peak shedding.Probiotics (carefully, see evidence)
Purpose: Some strains may modestly shorten diarrhea.
Mechanism: Gut microbiome effects and barrier support; evidence is mixed (Cochrane finds limited or uncertain benefit overall; some trials of S. boulardii show reductions). Use only if your clinician agrees. New England Journal of Medicine+5Cochrane Library+5PubMed+5Nutrition: small, frequent, low-fat meals
Purpose: Reduce cramps and improve tolerance.
Mechanism: Gentle foods lower osmotic load while providing calories.Avoid alcohol
Purpose: Prevent dehydration and drug interactions.
Mechanism: Alcohol irritates the gut and interacts with nitroimidazoles (e.g., metronidazole). (See FDA metronidazole label warnings.) FDA Access DataMonitor dehydration signs
Purpose: Decide when to seek urgent care.
Mechanism: Watch for very thirsty, dry mouth, low urine, dizziness; WHO stresses rapid ORS or IV fluids if severe. World Health OrganizationAnimal and manure hygiene
Purpose: Lower exposure near pigs or livestock.
Mechanism: Reduce contact with pig feces where B. coli is common. CDC highlights zoonotic potential. CDCCommunity education
Purpose: Sustain prevention.
Mechanism: Teaching hand hygiene, safe water, and ORS use reduces outbreaks. WHO endorses these measures. World Health Organization
Drug treatments
Key point first: Only a small number of medicines are recommended specifically for balantidiasis. CDC lists tetracycline as first line, with metronidazole as an alternative. Iodoquinol appears in older regimens but, as of December 2024, FDA considers iodoquinol products unapproved new drugs and restricts distribution without an approved application—so clinicians in the U.S. generally use other options. Doses for balantidiasis itself come from clinical guidance (e.g., Johns Hopkins ABX Guide). FDA labels confirm drug class, boxed warnings, interactions, and general dosing for approved indications. U.S. Food and Drug Administration+4CDC+4Hopkins Guides+4
Below are the most important drugs used in practice, with plain explanations. Always follow a clinician’s prescription.
Tetracycline (oral)
Class: Tetracycline antibiotic (protein synthesis inhibitor at 30S ribosome).
Typical regimen used for balantidiasis: 500 mg by mouth 4 times daily for 10 days (adult); pediatric 40 mg/kg/day in 4 doses (max 2 g/day) per ABX Guide. Purpose: Eradicate B. coli in the colon. Mechanism: Stops parasite-associated bacteria and may directly affect protozoa via ribosomal binding spectrum. Side effects: Photosensitivity, GI upset; avoid in pregnancy/young kids because of teeth discoloration. FDA labeling details class effects and precautions; ABX Guide provides the balantidiasis regimen. FDA Access Data+1Metronidazole (oral)
Class: Nitroimidazole antiprotozoal/antibacterial (DNA strand breakage after nitro reduction).
Typical regimen used for balantidiasis: 500–750 mg by mouth 3 times daily for 5 days (adult), per ABX Guide. Purpose: Alternative when tetracycline cannot be used. Mechanism: Activated in anaerobic/protozoal cells to damage DNA. Side effects: Nausea; metallic taste; interaction with warfarin; boxed warning for carcinogenicity in animals on the 2023 LIKMEZ oral suspension label; avoid alcohol. FDA labels list interactions/warnings; ABX Guide gives the parasite-specific regimen. Hopkins Guides+3FDA Access Data+3FDA Access Data+3Tinidazole (oral)
Class: Nitroimidazole (similar to metronidazole).
Use: Some clinicians may consider tinidazole when metronidazole is not tolerated (off-label for balantidiasis). Dosing for related protozoal infections is on the FDA label (e.g., intestinal amebiasis), and clinicians extrapolate cautiously. Side effects: Similar to metronidazole (GI upset, metallic taste; alcohol interaction; rare blood dyscrasias). Note: Off-label use should be clinician-directed. FDA Access Data+2FDA Access Data+2Doxycycline (oral; same class as tetracycline)
Class: Tetracycline-class antibiotic.
Use: Sometimes chosen as a class alternative if tetracycline is unavailable; this would be off-label for balantidiasis. Mechanism/precautions: Same class effects (photosensitivity, teeth staining in young children/pregnancy). Note: Decisions should follow infectious-disease guidance. FDA labels provide class warnings and pharmacology. FDA Access Data+2FDA Access Data+2Minocycline (oral; class alternative)
Class: Tetracycline-class.
Use: Another potential class substitute when standard tetracycline is not available (off-label for balantidiasis). Important: Same class-effect cautions (e.g., photosensitivity). FDA labels describe indications, precautions. FDA Access Data+1Iodoquinol (diiodohydroxyquinoline)
Status in the U.S.: As of Dec 9 2024, FDA regards iodoquinol products as unapproved and bars interstate distribution without an approved NDA. Older references list it as an alternative, but U.S. access is restricted. Bottom line: Discuss legal availability and safety with a clinician; prefer approved options where possible. U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Why not list 20 separate drugs? Because only a few medicines have credible, guideline-level support for this parasite, and U.S. FDA labels exist only for the drug classes, not for “balantidiasis” as an on-label indication. Giving long lists of weak or non-approved drugs would be misleading. The safest evidence-based choices remain tetracycline first, metronidazole second; others are class substitutes used off-label at a clinician’s discretion. CDC+1
Dietary molecular supplements
Supplements do not cure the parasite. They may support recovery alongside proper rehydration and the right antibiotic. Evidence in infectious diarrhea varies; use only with clinician approval.
Zinc – Helps gut repair and immune function; in children, shortens diarrhea. Typical pediatric dose 10–20 mg daily for 10–14 days (per WHO). Adults should ask a clinician. World Health Organization+1
Probiotic yeast (Saccharomyces boulardii) – May reduce duration and stool number in some acute diarrheal illnesses; evidence is mixed across ages and settings. Avoid in severely immunocompromised people. PMC+2PubMed+2
Probiotic bacteria (e.g., Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG) – Some studies show benefit; others show little to none. Talk to a clinician before use. PMC+1
Glutamine – A fuel for intestinal cells; may support mucosal repair. Evidence in infectious diarrhea is limited.
Soluble fiber (e.g., psyllium) – Can thicken stools during recovery; start low to avoid gas.
Electrolyte packets (oral rehydration salts) – Not a “supplement” in the usual sense but essential salts and glucose for absorption per WHO ORS formula. World Health Organization
Vitamin A (dietary adequacy) – Supports mucosal immunity; avoid high doses unless prescribed.
Vitamin D (repletion if deficient) – Broad immune support; test and dose with clinician guidance.
Selenium (dietary adequacy) – Antioxidant cofactor that supports immunity; supplement only if deficient.
Omega-3 fatty acids (food sources) – May help calm gut inflammation during the convalescent phase; avoid large supplemental doses during acute illness unless advised.
Immunity booster / regenerative / stem-cell drugs
There are no approved “immunity-booster,” regenerative, or stem-cell drugs for balantidiasis. Using such terms for this infection would be misleading and could be unsafe. What truly helps immunity is adequate nutrition, hydration, micronutrient sufficiency (e.g., zinc for children), and timely, appropriate antibiotics when indicated. In hospitalized, complicated cases, clinicians use supportive hospital therapies (IV fluids, blood products, nutrition, and—rarely—surgery) based on general critical-care and severe-colitis guidance, not on any stem-cell product. World Health Organization+2World Health Organization+2
If you need six “entries,” here are six clinically real supports (not “drugs”) your team may use in severe disease, with simple purposes/mechanisms:
IV fluids – Restore volume and electrolytes when ORS is not enough.
Electrolyte replacement (IV/PO) – Corrects sodium/potassium losses.
Nutritional support (enteral preferred) – Fuels healing of the gut.
Blood products if bleeding – Treats anemia from severe dysentery.
Broad-spectrum antibiotics (if bacterial superinfection suspected) – Per hospital protocols.
Urgent surgery only for complications (e.g., perforation, toxic megacolon) – Life-saving when the colon is severely damaged. (See surgical evidence below.) PMC+1
Surgeries
Surgery is not routine. It is only for life-threatening complications like colonic perforation or toxic megacolon with severe colitis that fails medical therapy.
Emergency laparotomy with repair of perforation
Why: A hole in the colon leaks stool into the abdomen and can cause sepsis.
What: Open the abdomen, control contamination, repair or resect the injured segment. Literature shows perforation can occur in severe cases, sometimes needing surgery. PMC+1Right hemicolectomy (segmental colectomy)
Why: Localized perforation or necrosis in the right colon.
What: Remove the damaged right colon; reconnect or create a stoma depending on stability. Case reports document hemicolectomy after perforation. PMCSubtotal/total colectomy with end ileostomy
Why: Toxic megacolon or fulminant colitis that does not improve.
What: Remove most or all of the colon to stop the life-threatening process. Guidelines for severe colitis support urgent colectomy when deteriorating. PMC+1Damage-control surgery with washout and staged reconstruction
Why: In unstable patients with fecal peritonitis.
What: Rapid source control and temporary abdominal closure; reconstruction later per general severe-colitis/peritonitis practice. PMCSurgical/endo-stoma creation for diversion
Why: Protect a healing bowel or manage severe disease pending recovery.
What: Divert stool through an ileostomy or colostomy to reduce contamination and allow healing. (Part of standard severe colitis surgery pathways.) ASCRS U
Preventions
Drink safe water (boiled/filtered/chlorinated). World Health Organization
Wash hands with soap after toilet and before food. World Health Organization
Cook food well; avoid raw or undercooked meat. CDC
Wash/peel produce if water safety is uncertain. CDC
Separate raw and cooked foods in the kitchen. World Health Organization
Use latrines and keep toilets clean; avoid open defecation. World Health Organization
Manage animal waste, especially pigs; keep pens away from wells. CDC
Avoid street drinks/raw salads when water safety is unclear. World Health Organization
Do not swim or bathe in water that may have sewage. World Health Organization
Teach children safe water and hand hygiene habits. World Health Organization
When to see a doctor
Right away (emergency): Signs of severe dehydration (very little urine, dizziness, confusion), blood in stool with fever, severe constant abdominal pain, a rigid belly, or fainting. These can signal severe colitis or perforation, which needs urgent care. PMC+1
Soon (urgent clinic visit): Diarrhea lasting >3 days, high fever, worsening cramps, or inability to keep fluids down despite ORS. OUP Academic
Anytime for guidance: If you are pregnant, very old, immunocompromised, or caring for a very young child, seek medical advice early. OUP Academic
What to eat” and what to avoid
Eat (as tolerated):
ORS and clear broths for fluids/electrolytes. World Health Organization
Plain rice or soft rice porridge (easily digested).
Bananas (gentle, potassium source).
Boiled potatoes or soft mashed potatoes.
Toast/flatbread in small portions.
Cooked carrots or squash (soft fiber).
Yogurt with live cultures (if tolerated and clinician agrees). OUP Academic
Lean, well-cooked protein (eggs, chicken) in small amounts.
Applesauce (pectin-rich, soothing).
Small, frequent meals to match tolerance. OUP Academic
Avoid (during acute symptoms):
Alcohol (worsens dehydration; interacts with metronidazole). FDA Access Data
Unboiled/unfiltered water or ice of unknown source. World Health Organization
Raw salads and unpeeled fruits when water safety is uncertain. CDC
Street juices and unpasteurized milk. World Health Organization
Very spicy, very fatty foods (can worsen cramps).
Caffeine excess (can worsen GI upset).
High-fiber raw vegetables early on (hard to tolerate).
Sugar-only drinks (no electrolytes; can worsen osmotic diarrhea). American Academy of Family Physicians
Large meals (harder to tolerate).
Antidiarrheal “stoppers” without medical advice when blood or high fever is present. OUP Academic
FAQs
Is balantidiasis the same as “ciliary dysentery”?
Yes. The parasite has tiny hair-like cilia and can cause dysentery. The formal name is balantidiasis. CDCHow do people get it?
By swallowing cysts from contaminated food or water (fecal–oral spread). CDCWhat are common symptoms?
Watery diarrhea, crampy belly pain; sometimes blood and mucus in stool. Many people have no symptoms. CDCHow is it confirmed?
By finding the organism in stool or colon tissue under a microscope. CDCWhat is the first-line medicine?
Tetracycline is listed by CDC; metronidazole is an alternative. CDCIs iodoquinol still used?
It appears in older regimens, but U.S. FDA currently considers iodoquinol products unapproved (Dec 2024 notification). U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationDo I always need antibiotics?
Mild cases may settle, but targeted therapy shortens illness and lowers complications. Follow a clinician’s advice. CDCCan probiotics help?
Evidence is mixed; some trials show shorter diarrhea with certain strains, others show little effect. Ask your doctor. Cochrane Library+1What is the most important home treatment?
ORS to prevent dehydration. World Health OrganizationWhen is hospital care needed?
If severe dehydration, persistent high fever, severe pain, blood in stool with worsening illness, or concern for complications. OUP AcademicCan it spread at home?
Yes. Use handwashing, separate towels, and safe food/water. World Health OrganizationHow can farmers lower risk?
Manage pig waste, keep pens away from wells, wash hands after animal work. CDCCan the bowel burst (perforate)?
Rarely, yes, in severe disease; emergency surgery may be needed. PMCWhat is toxic megacolon?
A severe, life-threatening colitis with a very dilated colon; if not improving, colectomy is recommended. PMC+1Are there stem-cell or “immune booster” drugs for this?
No approved products for this infection; focus on hydration, nutrition, zinc in children, and the right antibiotic. World Health Organization
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