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Detection of risk factors associated to Blastocystis hominis infection [PDF]

, 2018
Introduction: Blastocystis hominis is the most common intestinal parasite isolated in humans. However, a lot of controversies still surround it. Even it has a worldwide distribution, with a higher prevalence in developing countries, its burden is still ...
Hidalgo López, Laura
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Prevalence and Determinants of Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, North‐Central Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 10, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Both intestinal parasitic infections and diabetes mellitus are major global health concerns, particularly in developing countries. The compromised immunity of diabetic patients increases their susceptibility to intestinal parasites.
Shewaneh Damtie, Biruk Legese, Ayenew Berhan, Alemie Fentie, Birhanu Getie, Mulat Erkihun, Tegenaw Tiruneh, Teklehaimanot Kiros, Birhanemaskel Malkamu, Andargachew Almaw   +9 more
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Direct characterization of Blastocystis from faeces by PCR and evidence of zoonotic potential

, 2007
In vitro propagation followed by PCR, and a PCR-based method capable of the direct detection of Blastocystis in faeces were utilized to detect Blastocystis from various hosts in Australia, including primates and their handlers from the Perth Zoo.
Traub, R.J., Mungthin, M., Thompson, R.C.A., Vitali, S., Leelayoova, S., Morris, K., Parkar, U., Kumar, S.   +7 more
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Low prevalence of Blastocystis sp. in active ulcerative colitis patients

, 2015
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is thought to originate from a disbalance in the interplay between the gut microbiota and the innate and adaptive immune system.
Kootte, R., D'Haens, G. R., van Nood, E., de Groot, P. F., Rossen, N. G., Bart, A., Ponsioen, C. Y., van Gool, T., Verhaar, N.   +8 more
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Incidence of Blastocystis sp. in chicken from Puducherry, India

Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
The incidence of Blastocystis sp. in poultry from Puducherry, India was recorded in both backyard and broiler chicken. A total of 200 intact whole intestines of both backyard (50 nos.) and broiler chicken (150 nos.) were procured from local chicken ...
S. Shiyamala, S.S. Das, R. Sreekrishnan, C. Mathivathani   +3 more
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Blastocystis infection in Malaysia: Evidence of waterborne and human-to-human transmissions among the Proto-Malay, Negrito and Senoi tribes of Orang Asli

Parasites & Vectors, 2013
Background Blastocystis has been described as the most common intestinal parasite in humans and has an increased impact on public health. However, the transmission of this parasite has not been conclusively determined.
Anuar Tengku Shahrul, Ghani Mohamed Kamel Abdul, Azreen Siti Nor, Salleh Fatmah Md, Moktar Norhayati   +4 more
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ASSOCIATED RISK OF BLASTOCYSTIS INFECTION IN COLORECTAL CANCER

, 2022
Blastocystis species is an anaerobic intestinal protozoan seen in humans and a wide range of animals. Only nine Blastocystis subtypes are seen in humans. The pathogenicity of Blastocystis spp. has long been controversial.
Labania, Lena Abdulbaset
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Epidemiological and clinical profile of adult patients with Blastocystis sp. infection in Barcelona, Spain [PDF]

, 2016
Background: Blastocystis spp. are among the most frequently observed intestinal parasites in humans. Despite the discovery of Blastocystis approximately 100 years ago, limited information is available regarding its pathogenesis, genetic diversity, and ...
Salvador, Fernando, Molina Romero, Israel, Sulleiro, Elena, Molina, Israel, Sulleiro Igual, Elena, Alonso, Carmen, Sánchez-Montalvá, Adrián, Santos, Javier, Alonso Cotoner, Carmen, Fuentes, Isabel, Fuentes Corripio, Isabel   +10 more
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OCCURRENCE OF Blastocystis spp. IN UBERABA, MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL

Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo, 2015
Intestinal parasites are a problem for public health all over the world. The infection with Blastocystis, a protozoan of controversial pathogenicity, is one of the most common among them all.
Marlene CABRINE-SANTOS, Eduardo do Nascimento CINTRA, Rafaela Andrade do CARMO, Gabriel Antônio Nogueira NASCENTES, André Luiz PEDROSA, Dalmo CORREIA, Márcia Benedita de OLIVEIRA-SILVA   +6 more
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Diagnosis and Management of Blastocystis Hominis Infection in Patient with HIV-AIDS

, 2007
The incidence of AIDS/HIV infection has been increasing worldwide. Patients with AIDS/HIV infection is at high risk to get opportunistic infection which is often become life-threatening.
Kurniawan, Agnes, Pitoyo, Ceva Wicaksono, Ginanjar, Eka, Syam, Ari Fahrial, Hardjono, Teguh   +4 more
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