Blastocystis is an unusual enteric protozoan parasite of humans and many animals. It has a
worldwide distribution and is often the most commonly isolated organism in parasitological …

Although Blastocystis is one of the most common enteric parasites, there is still much
controversy surrounding the pathogenicity and potential treatment options for this parasite …

Blastocystis spp. are commonly reported intestinal protists but whose clinical significance
remains controversial. Infections have ranged from asymptomatic carriage to non-specific …

Globally, the number of immunosuppressed people increases each year, with the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pandemic continuing to spread unabated in many parts of the …

Background Pathogenic intestinal protozoa infections are responsible for substantial
mortality and morbidity, particularly in settings where people lack improved sanitation and …

Blastocystis anaerobic parasites are widespread worldwide in the digestive tract of many
animal species, including humans. Epidemiological Blastocystis studies are often limited by …

Blastocystis is a prevalent enteric protozoan that infects a variety of vertebrates. Infection
with Blastocystis in humans has been associated with abdominal pain, diarrhea …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder in which abdominal
pain is associated with a defect or a change in bowel habits. Gut inflammation is one of the …

The genotyping of Blastocystis hominis clinical isolates obtained from 28 gastrointestinal
symptomatic patients and 16 asymptomatic individuals were identified by polymerase chain …

Blastocystis is an enteric protozoan parasite commonly found in humans and animals.
Phylogenetic and genotypic analyses have shown that Blastocystis exhibits extreme genetic …