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An Association Between Blastocystis Subtypes and Colorectal Cancer Patients: A Significant Different Profile from Non-cancer Individuals.
Acta parasitologica - 1 Jun 2022
Ali Shaimaa H, Ismail Mousa A M, El-Badry Ayman A, Abu-Sarea Enas Y, Dewidar Ahmad M, Hamdy Doaa A
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PURPOSE: Blastocystis is a common enteric human parasite of non-conclusive pathogenicity which may be determined by subtype (ST) variation. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is considered one of the primary causes of cancer mortality. Blastocystis ST7 has been shown to reduce beneficial intestinal microbiota and may exacerbate CRC. This study assessed the possible association between Blastocystis STs and CRC in comparison...
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