Prevalence and subtype distribution of Blastocystis infections among community participants in Thailand: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
ParasiteA comprehensive understanding of the prevalence and subtype distribution of Blastocystis infections among community participants in Thailand is essential to inform targeted public health interventions.
Kotepui Manas +6 more
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Blastocystis presence alters gut archaeal communities and metabolic functions in Tibetan antelopes (Pantholops hodgsonii) [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceBackgroundArchaea are vital members of the gut microbiota, yet their diversity and functions in high-altitude wildlife remain poorly understood. Understanding their ecological roles can provide insights into host health and microbial community dynamics ...
Jin-Wen Su +17 more
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Parasite-mediated alteration of behaviour and biomolecular dynamics in a mouse model [PDF]
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection MicrobiologyIntroductionBlastocystis is a highly prevalent gut parasite whose pathogenicity remains unclear. Both beneficial and detrimental effects have been observed as a result of Blastocystis infection, including altered gut microbiota, metabolism, and ...
Steven Santino Leonardi +8 more
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The Presence of Blastocystis in Tibetan Antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii)
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2021 Blastocystis is a protozoan that parasitizes the intestines. A number of hosts of Blastocystis have been found, including human and animals. However, there has been no research on the prevalence of Blastocystis in Tibetan antelope. Here, a molecular test
Hong-Li Geng +11 more
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Lipid Accumulation in Blastocystis Increases Cell Damage in Co-Cultured Cells
Microorganisms, 2023 Blastocystis hominis is an intestinal protozoan that is often neglected, despite causing abdominal pain and diarrhea. Previous research has demonstrated that lipids can be synthesized by B.
Chen-Chieh Liao +5 more
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Detection of enteric parasite DNA in household and bed dust samples: potential for infection transmission. [PDF]
, 2020 BACKGROUND: Enteric parasites are transmitted in households but few studies have sampled inside households for parasites and none have used sensitive molecular methods.
Calderón, E +5 more
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Health of Special Immigrant Visa holders from Iraq and Afghanistan after arrival into the United States using Domestic Medical Examination data, 2014-2016: A cross-sectional analysis. [PDF]
, 2020 BACKGROUND: Since 2008, the United States has issued between 2,000 and 19,000 Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) annually, with the majority issued to applicants from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Aguirre, Jenny +15 more
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First subtyping of Blastocystis sp. from pet rodents in southwestern China
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2020 Blastocystis sp. is a common eukaryotic parasite, which infects humans as well as various other animals. To date, epidemiological data regarding the detection rate and distribution of Blastocystis sp.
Yijun Chai +10 more
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Protease Activity in Different Blastocystis Subtypes in Isfahan [PDF]
مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان, 2022 Background: Blastocystis is an extracellular and immobile protozoan known as the most common protozoan found in the human gastrointestinal tract and a wide range of animals. Although it takes a long time to identify it, its role in the disease and health
Farzin Khosravi Danesh +3 more
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Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2022 Antibiotics can drive the rapid loss of non-target, phylogenetically diverse microorganisms that inhabit the human gut. This so-called “collateral damage” has myriad consequences for host health and antibiotic mediated changes to the gut microbiota have ...
Ian B. Jeffery +5 more
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