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The frequency and subtype distribution of Blastocystis sp. in humans and domestic animals in households in Heilongjiang Province, China.
Acta tropica - 1 Apr 2023
Chen Hongshuang, Hao Yaru, Liu Yuqing, Xu Mingqi, Zhang Weizhe, Li He, Yang Fengkun
Abstract excerpt
Blastocystis is an enteric protozoan able to infect humans and a large variety of animal hosts worldwide. It exhibits significant genetic diversity, with at least 17 subtypes (STs) identified to date, most of which have low host specificity. In the present study, a cross-sectional survey was conducted on Blastocystis infection among humans and domestic animals sharing habitats in northeastern China's Heilongjiang...
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