Chilomastix mesnili

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Phylogeny: Order Retortamonadida

Preferred definitive host: Humans

Reservoir hosts: Other hosts include chimpanzees,

orangutans, monkeys, and pigs

Vector/intermediate host: None

Geographical location: Cosmopolitan

Organs affected: Cecum and colon

Symptoms and clinical sings: May cause watey stools

Treatment: None required