In addition, the diagnosis of balantidiasis can be made by microscopic examination of stool or tissue samples.
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The diagnosis of balantidiasis can be an intricate process, partly because the related symptoms may or may not be present.
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However, the diagnosis of balantidiasis can be considered when a patient has diarrhea combined with a probable history of current exposure to amebiasis through travel, contact with infected persons, or anal intercourse.