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Mixed human intra- and inter-subtype infections with the parasite Blastocystis sp.

, 2012
Because of their limitations, current subtyping methods likely underestimate mixed human intra- and inter-subtype infections with Blastocystis sp. leading to erroneous data in the context of epidemiological studies.
Viscogliosi E., Dei Cas E, Noël C, Poirier P, Mantini C, Meloni D, Chabé M, FIORI, Pier Luigi, El Alaoui H, Delbac F, Gantois N, Wawrzyniak I, Delhaes L   +12 more
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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
wiley   +1 more source

Molecular epidemiology of human Blastocystis isolates in France.

, 2009
International audienceBlastocystis sp. is the most common eukaryotic parasite in the intestinal tract of humans. Due to its strong impact in public health, in this study, we determined the frequency of different Blastocystis subtypes in patients in ...
Boorom, Kenneth, Delbac, Frédéric, Viscogliosi, Eric, Souppart, Laetitia, Sanciu, Giovanna, Dei-Cas, Eduardo, Wawrzyniak, Ivan, Delhaes, Laurence, Cian, Amandine, Capron, Monique   +9 more
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Blastocystis incidence, spontaneous clearance, persistence and risk factors in a rural community in Thailand: A prospective cohort study

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2020
Objective: To investigate the incidence, spontaneous clearance, persistence and risk factors of Blastocystis infection in a rural community in Thailand. Methods: In February 2016, a cohort study was conducted in a rural community of Thailand.
Kawin Wongthamarin, Thanaporn Trairattanapa, Sirakit Kijanukul, Thanakrit Kritsilpe, Sarun Poobunjirdkul, Warit Chuengdee, Mathirut Mungthi, Saovanee Leelayoova, Tawee Naaglor, Paanjit Taamasri, Picha Suwannahitatorn, Toon Ruang-Areerate, Phunlerd Piyaraj   +12 more
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The influence of plant extracts on viability of ST3 and ST7 subtypes of Blastocystis sp.

Gut Pathogens
Blastocystis sp. is one of the most frequently detected protozoa during stool specimen examination. In the last decade, the studies about the pathogenic potential of Blastocystis sp. have intensified.
Karolina Kot, Adam Michaliszyn, Elżbieta Kalisińska, Małgorzata Lepczyńska   +3 more
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Subtype analysis of Blastocystis isolates from symptomatic patients in Egypt.

, 2010
International audienceBlastocystis sp. has been described as the most common intestinal parasite in humans and has an increased impact in public health.
Boorom, Kenneth, Delbac, Frédéric, Viscogliosi, Eric, Souppart, Laetitia, Sanciu, Giovanna, Dei-Cas, Eduardo, Moussa, Hanaa, El Alaoui, Hicham, Delhaes, Laurence, Cian, Amandine, Poirier, Philippe   +10 more
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Detection and Molecular Characterization of Blastocystis Species in Polish Soldiers Stationed in the Republic of Kosovo

, 2023
Blastocystis species (sp.) is one of the less well-understood water- and foodborne protozoa of medical and veterinary importance linked to different gastrointestinal disorders.
Krzysztof Korzeniewski, Paweł Gładysz, Barbara Pietrzak-Makyła, Anna Lass   +3 more
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Blastocystis and Schistosomiasis Coinfection in a Patient with Chronic Kidney Disease

Case Reports in Medicine, 2014
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) represent a spectrum of impaired immunity with effects on cellular immunity, soluble immune factors, and inflammation.
Colin R. Young, Fred E. Yeo
doaj   +1 more source

Blastocystis: Subtyping isolates using pyrosequencing™ technology

, 2007
Blastocystis is a prevalent single-celled enteric parasite of unresolved clinical significance. Efforts based on molecular methodologies to establish whether pathogenicity is linked to specific isolates of the genetically diverse genus of Blastocystis ...
Traub, R. J., Traub, R.J., Stensvold, C.R., Thompson, R.C.A., Nielsen, H.V., Stensvold, C. R., von Samson-Himmelstjerna, G., Jespersgaard, C., Nielsen, H. V., Thompson, R. C. A.   +9 more
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Predominance of Blastocystis sp subtype 4 in rural communities, Nepal

, 2011
Blastocystis sp. is a common intestinal parasite. To date, there have been sporadic and scanty studies on Blastocystis sp. carried out in rural communities in Nepal. We surveyed the prevalence of Blastocystis sp. and its possible associated risk factors,
I. L. Lee, P. C. Tan, Tan, T.C., T. C. Tan, Tan, P.C., Lee, I.L., Suresh, K.G., K. G. Suresh, Surendra, K.M., K. M. Surendra, M. K. Biraj, D. R. Nanthiney, Nanthiney, D.R., Biraj, M.K.   +13 more
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