Parasites & Vectors, 2012 Background Blastocystis sp. is a common intestinal parasite found in faecal sample surveys. Several studies have implicated human-to-human, zoonotic and waterborne transmissions by Blastocystis sp.
Lee Li +3 more
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Exacerbation of colon carcinogenesis by Blastocystis sp. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide and the number is increasing every year. Despite advances in screening programs, CRC remains as the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
Vinoth Kumarasamy +5 more
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Resistance towards metronidazole in Blastocystis sp.: A pathogenic consequence.
PLoS ONE, 2019 Blastocsytis sp. is a protozoan parasite that has been linked to common gastrointestinal illnesses. Metronidazole, the first line therapy, was reported to show frequent inefficacy. Previously, Blastocystis sp.
Arutchelvan Rajamanikam +4 more
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Blastocystissp. Infection Mimicking Clostridium Difficile Colitis [PDF]
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, 2016 We report an unusual case of severe diarrhea related toBlastocystissp. infection in a patient with end stage renal disease on hemodialysis. The patient was admitted due to profuse diarrhea associated with fever and leukocytosis. Pertinent stool work-up such as leukocytes in stool, stool culture, clostridium difficile toxin B PCR, and serology for ...
Gaby S. Gil +4 more
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An Update on Blastocystis: Possible Mechanisms of Blastocystis-Mediated Colorectal Cancer
MicroorganismsBlastocystis is an anaerobic parasite that colonizes the intestinal tract of humans and animals. When it was first discovered, Blastocystis was considered to be a normal flora with beneficial effects on human health, such as maintaining gut hemostasis ...
Stefania Tocci +2 more
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Finding of Blastocystis sp. in bivalves of the genus Donax [PDF]
Revista Peruana de Biología, 2007 Aunque es detectado generalmente en seres humanos, los microorganismos identificados como Blastocystis han sido aislados de un amplio rango de hospedadores, tales como primates, cerdos, ganado, aves, anfibios y menos frecuentemente roedores e insectos.En el presente trabajo, se describe la detección de Blastocystis sp.
Pérez-Cordón, Gregorio +5 more
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Blastocystis sp. in splenic cysts: causative agent or accidental association? A unique case report [PDF]
Parasites & Vectors, 2014 Background Blastocystis sp. is one of the most prevalent parasites found in human stool and has been recently considered an opportunistic emerging pathogen in immunocompromised individuals. However, cases of invasive intestinal infections and skin rashes
Helena Lúcia Carneiro Santos +2 more
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Molecular Prevalence and Genetic Diversity of Blastocystis sp. in Slaughtered Ruminants in Qazvin Province, Iran: A Zoonotic Concern. [PDF]
Vet Med SciModerate prevalence of Blastocystis sp. was detected in cattle, sheep and goats (22.5%) in Qazvin Province. Diverse STs (ST1, ST5, ST7, ST10, ST14) were identified, including both ruminant‐adapted and common human‐associated STs. Females showed higher infection rates than males, highlighting potential host‐related risk factors. Presence of zoonotic STs
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Prevalence and Genetic Diversity of Blastocystis sp. in Humans, Dogs and Cats in Gabon: A One Health Perspective. [PDF]
Zoonoses Public HealthABSTRACT Introduction Blastocystis sp. is a cosmopolitan protist that colonises the gastrointestinal tract of mammals, including humans, dogs and cats. Although its pathogenicity remains debated, Blastocystis sp. has been linked to gastrointestinal symptoms and alterations in the gut microbiota.
Makouloutou-Nzassi P +10 more
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Occurrence of Blastocystis sp. and Pentatrichomonas hominis in sheep and goats in China [PDF]
Parasites & Vectors, 2018 Background Global data regarding the molecular epidemiology of Blastocystis sp. and Pentatrichomonas hominis in sheep and goats are sparse. China has one of the largest sheep and goat populations in the world. In this study we investigated the occurrence
Wen Chao Li, Kai Wang, Youfang Gu
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