Identification and validation of novel Blastocystis subtype ST41 in a Colombian patient undergoing colorectal cancer screening

C Hernández‐Castro, JG Maloney… - Journal of Eukaryotic …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Blastocystis sp. is among the most frequent intestinal protists identified in humans globally.
However, characterization of Blastocystis subtype diversity in humans is ongoing. We report …

[HTML][HTML] Protozoan parasites and free-living amoebae contamination in organic leafy green vegetables and strawberries from Spain

L Moreno-Mesonero, L Soler, I Amorós… - Food and Waterborne …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, the presence of Acanthamoeba spp., Blastocystis sp., Cryptosporidium spp.,
Cyclospora cayetanensis, Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia sp., Toxoplasma gondii and …

Circulation and colonisation of Blastocystis subtypes in schoolchildren of various ethnicities in rural northern Thailand

A McCain, L Gruneck, S Popluechai… - Epidemiology & …, 2023 - cambridge.org
Blastocystis is a protist of controversial pathogenicity inhabiting the gut of humans and other
animals. Despite a century of intense study, understanding of the epidemiology of …

Food and Drinking Water as Sources of Pathogenic Protozoans: An Update

F Rossi, S Santonicola, C Amadoro, L Marino… - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
This narrative review was aimed at collecting updated knowledge on the risk factors,
illnesses caused, and measures for the prevention of protozoan infections transmitted by …

[HTML][HTML] Identification of Cryptosporidium parvum and Blastocystis hominis subtype ST3 in Cholga mussel and treated sewage: Preliminary evidence of fecal …

P Suarez, A Vallejos-Almirall, I Fernandez… - Food and Waterborne …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cryptosporidium parvum and Blastocystis hominis are foodborne parasites known for
causing diarrhea. They accumulate in mussels grown on contaminated water bodies, due to …

[HTML][HTML] Molecular investigation of waterborne protozoan contamination using marine Demospongiae

S Boughattas, A Al-Khater, D Albatesh, BW Giraldes… - Ecological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Sponges play important role within aquatic ecosystems due to their diverse abilities
including filter-based feeding mechanisms. Hence, this study evaluated the potential use of …

[PDF][PDF] Parasitic Contamination of Street Food Samples From School-Based Food Vendors of Dhaka City, Bangladesh

P Barua, KS Banik, S Saha, S Musa - Bangladesh Journal of …, 2023 - researchgate.net
Street food is an old notion that arose from the need of quick access of light food to satisfy
hunger. With the mention of street food in Bangladesh, a picture is visualized which includes …

Blastocystis species growth inhibition in vitro by plant extracts

SAA Ahmed, C Schou, AB Mokhtar, P Karanis… - Microbial …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Background The protist Blastocystis species (sp.) inhabits the gastrointestinal tracts
of humans and animals. In recent decades, alternative natural products derived from plants …

Common intestinal parasitic infections in an improved water access, sanitation, and hygiene profile setting in North Jakarta, Indonesia

DAJ Narayani, S Ali, SS Surja, H Kristin, A Hangestu… - Narra J, 2024 - narraj.org
Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs), caused by helminths and/or protozoa, continue to be a
significant public health concern in Indonesia. Water access, sanitation, and hygiene …

Molecular investigation of waterborne protozoan contamination using marine Demospongiae

B Sonia, A Al-Khater, D Albatesh, BW Giraldes… - 2024 - qspace.qu.edu.qa
Sponges play important role within aquatic ecosystems due to their diverse abilities
including filter-based feeding mechanisms. Hence, this study evaluated the potential use of …