Article
Molecular epidemiology of blastocystosis in Malaysia: does seasonal variation play an important role in determining the distribution and risk factors of Blastocystis subtype infections in the Aboriginal community?
Parasites & vectors - 31 Jul 2017
Noradilah Samseh Abdullah, Moktar Norhayati, Anuar Tengku Shahrul, Lee Ii Li, Salleh Fatmah Md, Manap Siti Nor Azreen Abdul, Mohtar Noor Shazleen Husnie Mohd, Azrul Syed Muhamad, Abdullah Wan Omar, Nordin Anisah, Abdullah Syamsa Rizal
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Alternating wet and dry seasons may play an important role in the acquisition and distribution of Blastocystis subtype infection in the tropics. This cross-sectional study was therefore conducted to provide the prevalence of Blastocystis and to determine the potential risk factors associated with each subtype during the wet and dry seasons in the Aboriginal community, Pahang, Malaysia. METHODS: A...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.