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Distribution and Phylogenetic Analysis of Subtypes and Alleles of Blastocystis sp. in the Stool Samples Collected from Patients with Gastrointestinal Complaints in İzmir, Turkey.
Acta parasitologica - 1 Jun 2023
Aykur Mehmet, Calıskan Kurt Cansu, Dirim Erdogan Derya, Biray Avcı Cıgır, Vardar Rukiye, Aydemir Sohret, Girginkardesler Nogay, Gunduz Cumhur, Dagci Hande
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PURPOSE: Blastocystis sp. is one of the most prevalent intestinal protozoa found in humans and many other animals. The present study aimed to examine the distribution and genetic diversity of Blastocystis sp. in stool samples from patients with gastrointestinal complaints in İzmir, Turkey. METHODS: All stool samples of 439 patients with gastrointestinal complaints were examined by native-Lugol and trichrome...
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