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Genotypes of Blastocystis sp. among elderly health checkup people in South Korea with a questionnaire on risk factors.
Parasitology research - 1 Sept 2021
Chang Taehee, Jung Bong-Kwang, Shin Hyejoo, Hong Sooji, Ryoo Seungwan, Lee Jeonggyu, Han Seihee, Park Sun Min, Rhee Min-Suk, Kimm Heejin, Jee Sun Ha, Chai Jong-Yil
Abstract excerpt
Blastocystis sp. is a common zoonotic intestinal parasite of humans and animals, and has been classified into at least 17 distinct subtypes. Despite its potential impact on public health, the prevalence and subtype distribution of Blastocystis sp. have seldom been the study subject in South Korea. To determine the prevalence and subtype distribution of Blastocystis sp. and to obtain information on risk factors,...
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