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Blastocystis in tap water of a community in northern Thailand.
Parasitology international - 1 Dec 2022
Jinatham Vasana, Nonebudsri Chadsiri, Wandee Thanawat, Popluechai Siam, Tsaousis Anastasios D, Gentekaki Eleni
Abstract excerpt
Blastocystis is the most common protist in the gut of humans and other animals having global distribution. Occasionally, this organism has also been reported in the environment. Transmission to humans occurs via the fecal-oral route, while water also comprises a transmission route. Blastocystis has been commonly found in rivers, lakes, and wells. Nonetheless, there is limited data about the prevalence and genetic...
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