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Subtype analysis of Blastocystis sp. isolates from human and canine hosts in an urban community in the Philippines.
Parasitology international - 1 Jun 2016
Belleza Maria Luz B, Reyes John Carlo B, Tongol-Rivera Pilarita N, Rivera Windell L
Abstract excerpt
Blastocystis sp. is a common gut-dwelling protist of both humans and animals. A cross-sectional survey among humans and their dogs was conducted to determine the prevalence of Blastocystis infection and to characterize the subtype (ST) distribution in an urban community in the Philippines. Fecal specimens from 1,271 humans and 145 dogs were collected and inoculated in diphasic culture medium. Prevalence of...
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