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The distribution of Blastocystis subtypes in isolates from Qatar.
Parasites & vectors - 17 Sept 2015
Abu-Madi Marawan, Aly Mahmoud, Behnke Jerzy M, Clark C Graham, Balkhy Hanan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Blastocystis is a common single-celled intestinal parasite of humans and other animals comprising at least 17 genetically distinct small subunit ribosomal RNA lineages (subtypes (STs)), nine of which have been found in humans. The geographic distribution of Blastocystis subtypes is variable, but the subtypes present in Qatar are at present unknown. METHODS: Stool samples were collected from randomly...
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