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Subtype distribution and molecular characterization of Blastocystis from hemodialysis patients in Turkey.
Journal of infection in developing countries - 31 Dec 2020
Gulhan Baris, Aydin Merve, Demirkazik Mehtap, Koltas Ismail Soner, Cikman Aytekin, Turkmen Kultigin, Duran Tugce
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INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to determine the Blastocystis prevalence and subtypes in hemodialysis patients in Turkey. METHODOLOGY: Eighty-four patients diagnosed with end-stage renal failure who were undergoing hemodialysis and 20 healthy volunteers were enrolled. Blastocystis presence was investigated by native-Lugol, trichrome staining, PCR using STS primers, and DNA sequencing analysis. RESULTS:...
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