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Subtype Distribution of Blastocystis in Communities along the Chao Phraya River, Thailand.
The Korean journal of parasitology - 1 Aug 2016
Palasuwan Attakorn, Palasuwan Duangdao, Mahittikorn Aongart, Chiabchalard Rachatawan, Combes Valery, Popruk Supaluk
Abstract excerpt
Blastocystis is a common zoonotic enteric protozoan that has been classified into 17 distinct subtypes (STs). A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence and subtype distributions of Blastocystis in villagers living along the Chao Phraya River, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand, and to assess the risk of zoonotic infection. In total, 220 stool samples were collected, and DNA was extracted. PCR...
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