Colorectal cancer and Blastocystis sp. infection [PDF]
Parasites & Vectors, 2021 Background Blastocystis sp. is a common intestinal protozoan found worldwide. Based on gene analysis, 17 subtypes (STs, ST1–ST17) have been identified, 9 of which have been isolated from humans.
Violetta Sulżyc-Bielicka +8 more
doaj +5 more sources
Gut bacteria influence Blastocystis sp. phenotypes and may trigger pathogenicity. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2023 Whilst the influence of intestinal microbiota has been shown in many diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal cancer, and aging, investigations are still scarce on its role in altering the nature of other infective organisms. Here we studied
Arutchelvan Rajamanikam +4 more
doaj +4 more sources
First report of Blastocystis sp. and Enterocytozoon bieneusi in raptors [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceIntroductionBlastocystis sp. and Enterocytozoon bieneusi are common zoonotic pathogens threatening human and animal health. These parasites are widely distributed in birds, and substantial research on their prevalence has been conducted.
Zhen-Qiu Gao +12 more
doaj +4 more sources
Higher amoebic and metronidazole resistant forms of Blastocystis sp. seen in schizophrenic patients [PDF]
Parasites & Vectors, 2022 Background Blastocystis sp. is one of the most common colonisers of the intestinal tract that demonstrate strong interaction with accompanying gut bacteria.
Freddy Franklin +6 more
doaj +2 more sources
Subtypes and phylogenetic analysis of Blastocystis sp. isolates from West Ismailia, Egypt [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2022 In Egypt, Blastocystis sp. is not yet on the diagnostic list of parasitology reports, and information about its subtypes (STs) is scarce. This study investigated its prevalence and its STs/alleles, performed phylogenetic analysis, and considered the ...
Shahira A. Ahmed +6 more
doaj +2 more sources
Waterborne Transmission Driving the Prevalence of Blastocystis sp. in Los Ríos Region, Southern Chile [PDF]
MicroorganismsWaterborne gastrointestinal infections remain a global health concern, with approximately 1.7 billion diarrhea-related illnesses annually attributable to protozoan parasites.
Daniel Sanhueza Teneo +5 more
doaj +2 more sources
High prevalence of Blastocystis sp. in farmed sika deer (Cervus nippon) in Northern China [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceIntroductionBlastocystis sp. is a widespread intestinal protist, that threatens the health of humans and animals. However, epidemiological data on Blastocystis sp. in sika deer are still scarce in China and globally.
Zhen-Qiu Gao +9 more
doaj +2 more sources
The influence of plant extracts on viability of ST3 and ST7 subtypes of Blastocystis sp. [PDF]
Gut PathogensBlastocystis 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 +3 more
doaj +2 more sources
First Report on the Frequency and Subtype Distribution of Blastocystis sp. in Extensively Reared Holstein-Friesian Cattle from Terceira Island, Azores Archipelago, Portugal [PDF]
AnimalsThis study is the first to report Blastocystis sp. in dairy cattle from Terceira Island, part of the Azores Archipelago. Blastocystis sp. is an enteric protozoan with high genetic diversity and is associated with both zoonotic and non-zoonotic subtypes ...
Sara Gomes-Gonçalves +7 more
doaj +2 more sources
Parasite, 2022 Blastocystis sp. is a common anaerobic protist with controversial pathogenicity that can infect various animals and humans. However, there are no reports of Blastocystis sp. infections in forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii).
Chen Shanyu +12 more
doaj +1 more source