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Internal transcribed spacer dimorphism and diversity in Dientamoeba fragilis.

, 2006
The internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of the ribosomal RNA operon is frequently used for detecting sequence variation among closely related species as it is usually homogeneous within strains but evolves more rapidly than ribosomal RNA coding ...
Clark, C Graham, Macfarlane, Lorna, Windsor, Jeffrey J   +2 more
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Molecular Assessment of Blastocystis hominis in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in Balad City, Saladin Province, Iraq

Medical Journal of Babylon
Background: Blastocystis sp. is the most prevalent intestinal protozoa found worldwide in both humans and animals. Objectives: This study aims to identify the subtypes of Blastocystis sp.
Shereen Khalid Ismaiel, Abeer Abbas Ali, Akeel Hussein Ali Al-Assi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Intestinal parasitic infections and environmental water contamination in a rural village of northern Lao PDR [PDF]

, 2017
A field survey studying intestinal parasites in humans and microbial pathogen contamination at environment was performed in a Laotian rural village to identify potential risks for disease outbreaks.
Akkhavong, Kongsap, Chaisiri, Kittipong, Jollivet, Chloé, Morand, Serge, Paboriboune, Phimpha, Ribas Salvador, Alexis, Saensombath, Viengsaene, Sanguankiat, Surapol, Siew, Chern-Chiang, Somphavong,Silaphet, Suputtamongkol, Saipin, Tan, Boon-Huan, Thongmalayvong, Boupha, Ting, Pei-Jun   +13 more
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Colonic Obstruction Due to Blastocystis hominis Infestation: A Rare Case Report

Turkish Journal of Colorectal Disease
Blastocystis hominis (B. hominis) is an intestinal parasite that is usually asymptomatic and transmitted by the feco-oral route. It is commonly found in human and animal fecal samples. The role of Blastocystis in human health and disease is controversial.
Çağıl Karaevli, Sami Acar
doaj   +1 more source

Genotyping of Entamoeba species in South Africa: diversity, stability, and transmission patterns within families.

, 2003
Using a recently described polymerase chain reaction-based DNA typing method for Entamoeba histolytica and E. dispar, we investigated the genetic diversity of these species in a geographically restricted region of South Africa.
Clark, C Graham, Jackson, Terry FHG, Ravdin, Jonathan I, Reddy, Selvan G, Zaki, Mehreen   +4 more
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Novel real-time PCR assays for the specific detection of human infective Cryptosporidium species [PDF]

, 2016
Cryptosporidium is a protozoan parasite causing gastrointestinal illness. Drinking waterborne outbreaks have been caused by C. hominis, C. parvum and C. cuniculus.
Bouzid, Maha, Chalmers, Rachel, Elwin, Kristin, Hunter, Paul, Nader, Johanna, Tyler, Kevin   +5 more
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Prevalence and Physiological Effect of Blastocystis Hominis on Lipid Metabolism, Magnesium, and Zinc Levels in Diarrheal Patients

Al-Mustansiriyah Journal of Science
Blastocystis hominis is a microscopic single-celled organism commonly known as a protist or parasite. It was first discovered in the early 20th century by a Scottish scientist named Alexei Pavlovich Alexeieff.
Safaa Hussein Abdullah Al-Oda, Shatha Khudhaier Abbas, Khetam Habeeb Rasool, Mahmoud E. Hashad   +3 more
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Prevalencia de blastocystis hominis en muestra de materia fecal humana [PDF]

, 2008
51 p.Blastocystis hominis es un protozoo causante potencial de enfermedades gastrointestinales. Ha sido encontrado en personas de ambos sexos y de todos los grupos etarios, siendo considerado el protozoo intestinal más común en el mundo, con una ...
Parra Gonzalez, Noelia, Vidal Flores, Sylvia (Prof. Guia)   +1 more
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Prevalencia de Blastocystis hominis en vendedores ambulantes de comida del municipio Caroní, Estado Bolívar, Venezuela Prevalence of Blastocystis hominis among food handlers from Caroni municipality, Bolivar State, Venezuela

Cadernos de Saúde Pública, 2003
Para determinar la prevalencia de Blastocystis hominis en una muestra de vendedores ambulantes de comida, aparentemente sanos, se realizó un estudio seccional con 415 personas que acudieron al Ambulatorio Urbano tipo III "Manoa" (Municipio Caroní, Estado
Ixora Requena, Yessica Hernández, Mario Ramsay, Carmen Salazar, Rodolfo Devera   +4 more
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Investigation of Blastocystis hominis Frequency in Patients with Diabetes by Microscopy and Conventional PCR Methods. [PDF]

Iran J Parasitol, 2023
Şahin M, Cengiz ZT, Halidi AG, Aydemir S.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source