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Detection and subtyping of Blastocystis sp. in human and animal stool samples using high-resolution melting analysis
5 Feb 2025
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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and subtype distribution of the genus Blastocystis using high-resolution melting curve analysis (HRM), a novel molecular technique. Blastocystis sp., a unicellular, anaerobic, and zoonotic parasite, is commonly found in the digestive tracts of humans and animals. Transmission occurs via the fecal-oral route, with prevalence rates ranging from 20% in...
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