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Occurrence of Blastocystis in Patients with Clostridioides difficile Infection [PDF]

Pathogens, 2020
Clostridiodes difficile comprises a public-health threat that has been understudied in Colombia. Hypervirulent strains of C. difficile harbor multiple toxins, can be easily spread, and can have their onset of disease within healthcare facilities (HCFO) and the community (CO). Studies have shown that a disrupted microbiota (e.g., dysbiosis) may allow C.
Laura Vega, Giovanny Herrera, Marina Munoz   +2 more
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Oh my aching gut: irritable bowel syndrome, Blastocystis, and asymptomatic infection [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors, 2008
Blastocystis is a prevalent enteric protozoan that infects a variety of vertebrates. Infection with Blastocystis in humans has been associated with abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, skin rash, and other symptoms.
Zhou Xiao-Nong, Li Lan-Hua, Parkar Unaiza, Spanakos Gregory, Viscogliosi Eric, Nimri Laila, Boorom Kenneth F, Smith Huw, Ok Ülgen Z, Leelayoova Saovanee, Jones Morris S   +10 more
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Treatment failure in patients with chronic Blastocystis infection

Journal of Medical Microbiology, 2014
This article reports long-term infection and treatment failure in 18 symptomatic individuals infected with Blastocystis spp. Patients were initially treated with either metronidazole, iodoquinol or triple combination therapy consisting of nitazoxanide, furazolidone and secnidazole.
Tamalee, Roberts, John, Ellis, John, Harkness, Deborah, Marriott, Damien, Stark   +4 more
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Blastocystis spp. Infection in Kidney Transplant Recipient

Pathogens
The Blastocystis sp. is a common enteric parasite found in humans and various animals. Blastocystis spp. infections may be asymptomatic or symptomatic, with gastrointestinal and extra-intestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, or anorexia.
Justyna Kaczmarek, Małgorzata Marchelek-Myśliwiec, Danuta Kosik-Bogacka, Joanna Korycińska, Małgorzata Lepczyńska, Grażyna Dutkiewicz, Joanna Kabat-Koperska   +6 more
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<i>Blastocystis</i> in a Liver Abscess: An Unusual Extraintestinal Location. [PDF]

Case Rep Infect Dis
Blastocystis is a common anaerobic protist of uncertain pathogenicity that inhabits the human intestine. Rare cases reported in the literature suggest possible extraintestinal dissemination by unclear mechanisms. We followed a 43‐year‐old Peruvian woman presenting with low‐grade fever and gastrointestinal symptoms who was diagnosed with a liver abscess
Rodríguez-Zúñiga D, Rivaya B, López-Peláez MV, Antunes-Parente B, Bailo B, Sánchez S, Carmena D.   +6 more
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BLASTOCYSTIS AND OTHER INTESTINAL PARASITES INFECTIONS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN DUKUH VILLAGE, KARANGASEM DISTRICT, BALI

Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease, 2018
Blastocystis spp. is the most common enteric parasitic infection found in several community surveys from developing countries. Blastocystis infections may cause gastrointestinal symptoms, but also cause extraintestinal symptoms such as urticaria and ...
Ni Luh Putu Eka Diarthini, I Kadek Swastika, Luh Ariwati, Rahmadany Isyaputri, Moh. Yasin Fitri N, Sri Hidajati, Sukmawati Basuki   +6 more
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Blastocystis sp. induces neurocognitive deficits in mice via p38 MAPK-mediated downregulation of NR4A1 [PDF]

Gut Microbes
Blastocystis sp. is a zoonotic protozoan with a broad host range, and its pathogenicity in humans has remained controversial. In this study, we observed neurocognitive impairments in mice following Blastocystis sp.
Xin Yang, Huizhu Nan, Yan Zhao, Huan Li, Xiangyun Zhang, Mu He, Lei Ma   +6 more
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Infection with Blastocystis spp. and its association with enteric infections and environmental enteric dysfunction among slum-dwelling malnourished adults in Bangladesh.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2021
BackgroundBlastocystis spp. (Blastocystis) is a widely distributed gastrointestinal protist frequently reported in countries with tropical and sub-tropical climate. We sought to determine the factors associated with Blastocystis infection and investigate
Shah Mohammad Fahim, Md Amran Gazi, Md Mehedi Hasan, Md Ashraful Alam, Subhasish Das, Mustafa Mahfuz, M Masudur Rahman, Rashidul Haque, Shafiqul Alam Sarker, Tahmeed Ahmed   +9 more
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The Microbiome Within a Microbe: Rethinking Blastocystis Biology. [PDF]

J Eukaryot Microbiol
ABSTRACT Blastocystis spp., one of the most prevalent microeukaryotes in the human gut, has long puzzled researchers with its ambiguous role in health and disease. Decades‐old microscopy studies reported bacterial‐ and viral‐like particles within Blastocystis spp. cells, but these findings have been mainly overlooked.
Shaw D, Gentekaki E, Tsaousis AD.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Assessment of immunological and hematological parameters in Blastocystis species-infected chronic leukemic patients [PDF]

Gut Pathogens
Aim Blastocystis spp. is a common intestinal protozoan with controversial pathogenicity. It is frequently associated with gastrointestinal (GIT) disturbances and is particularly prevalent among immunocompromised individuals.
Heba Elhadad, Bassam Mohamed Abdel-Fattah, Sally A. M. Saleh, Moustafa Abo El-Hoda, Hend El-Taweel   +4 more
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