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Molecular detection and subtype characterization of Blastocystis in diarrheal outpatients in Shanghai, China: A case-control study.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Jun 2026
Zhao Wei, Guan Yuhan, Yu Qi, Zhang Kuan, Zhang Zhongkai, Zhou Huanhuan, Song Bowen
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BACKGROUND: Blastocystis is the most prevalent enteric protozoan colonizing the human gastrointestinal tract, yet its clinical relevance and molecular epidemiological profiles in Shanghai, China's largest international megacity, remain unclear. The present study investigated the occurrence, subtype distribution, genetic diversity, and clinical associations of Blastocystis in diarrheal outpatients in Shanghai,...
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