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Unveiling Blastocystis epidemiology in Morocco: subtype diversity among clinical patients with and without gastrointestinal manifestations in the Meknes region.
Parasitology research - 17 Jul 2024
Boutahar Mounia, Belaouni Mourad, Ibrahimi Azeddine, Eljaoudi Rachid, Aanniz Tarik, Er-Rami Mohammed, Köster Pamela C, Dashti Alejandro, Carmena David
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Blastocystis is an intestinal protist frequently identified in humans and other animals, though its clinical significance remains controversial. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and genetic diversity of Blastocystis in faecal samples from symptomatic (n = 55) and asymptomatic (n = 50) individuals seeking medical care in Meknes, Morocco. Detection of the protist was accomplished through...
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