Article
Blastocystis spp.: frequency and subtype distribution in iron deficiency anemic versus non-anemic subjects from Egypt.
The Journal of parasitology - 1 Aug 2013
El Deeb Hala K, Khodeer Seham
Abstract excerpt
Many helminthic and protozoal infections have been implicated in iron deficiency anemia (IDA) but few reports have suggested a link between Blastocystis sp. infection and IDA. Herein, we investigated the frequency and the association of the Blastocystis sp. genotype with IDA. Two-hundred and six stool samples were examined for Blastocystis sp. Samples were obtained from 96 cases with a confirmed diagnosis of IDA...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
