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Drinking water: a possible source of Blastocystis spp. subtype 1 infection in schoolchildren of a rural community in central Thailand.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene - 1 Sept 2008
Leelayoova Saovanee, Siripattanapipong Suradej, Thathaisong Umaporn, Naaglor Tawee, Taamasri Paanjit, Piyaraj Phunlerd, Mungthin Mathirut
Abstract excerpt
In January 2005, a survey of intestinal parasitic infections was performed in a primary school, central Thailand. Of 675 stool samples, Blastocystis was identified with a prevalence of 18.9%. Genetic characterization of Blastocystis showed subtype 1 (77.9%) and subtype 2 (22.1%). Study of the water supply in this school was performed to find the possible sources of Blastocystis. Blastocystis from one water sample...
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