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Molecular epidemiology of human Blastocystis isolates in France.
Parasitology research - 1 Aug 2009
Souppart Laetitia, Sanciu Giovanna, Cian Amandine, Wawrzyniak Ivan, Delbac Frederic, Capron Monique, Dei-Cas Eduardo, Boorom Kenneth, Delhaes Laurence, Viscogliosi Eric
Abstract excerpt
Blastocystis 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 France. We hypothesized on the mode of transmission and tested a possible relationship between the subtype and symptomatic status. We obtained a total of 40 stool samples identified as...
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