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Subtypes and phylogenetic analysis of Blastocystis sp. isolates from West Ismailia, Egypt.
Scientific reports - 9 Nov 2022
Ahmed Shahira A, El-Mahallawy Heba S, Mohamed Samar Farag, Angelici Maria Cristina, Hasapis Kyriacos, Saber Taisir, Karanis Panagiotis
Abstract excerpt
In Egypt, Blastocystis sp. is not yet on the diagnostic list of parasitology reports, and information about its subtypes (STs) is scarce. This study investigated its prevalence and its STs/alleles, performed phylogenetic analysis, and considered the distribution of risk factors associated with Blastocystis sp. infections in West Ismailia, Ismailia governorate. Sociodemographic data, exposure factors, and previous...
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