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Subtype distribution of Blastocystis isolates identified in a Sydney population and pathogenic potential of Blastocystis.
European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology - 1 Mar 2013
Roberts T, Stark D, Harkness J, Ellis J
Abstract excerpt
Blastocystis is one of the most common enteric parasites present in humans. There is still much uncertainty about the pathogenic potential of this parasite, and it was suggested that its pathogenicity could be subtype-related. This report aimed to study 98 Blastocystis isolates found in human stool specimens to identify the subtypes present and carry out phylogenetic analysis on these isolates. This study also...
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