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Rare occurrence of Blastocystis in sea turtles and insects (cockroaches, houseflies, and crickets) from several states in Peninsular Malaysia.
Tropical biomedicine - 1 Sept 2024
Muhammad Hafiz S, Attah A O, Mohd Salleh S, Rusli M U, Farah Haziqah M T
Abstract excerpt
Blastocystis a single-celled eukaryotic protist, is known to inhabit the intestines of various hosts, including humans, and has been implicated in a wide spectrum of symptoms, ranging from gastrointestinal issues to skin disorders, thereby establishing its status as an emerging infectious agent. In this study, the prevalence of Blastocystis infection was investigated in insects, including cockroaches, houseflies,...
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