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Molecular detection and subtype distribution of Blastocystis in hospitalized patients with gastrointestinal cancer and polyps in Hainan, China.
Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease - 1 Dec 2026
Li Zongxin, Zhang Qiushi, Lu Yanche, Wang Jing, Shan Shuo, Chen Chenghui, Lin Duomin, Zhang Tiemin, Liu Aiqin, Zhao Wei
Abstract excerpt
Blastocystis is a ubiquitous intestinal microeukaryote with controversial pathogenic potential. Epidemiological data on Blastocystis in patients with gastrointestinal neoplasms remain limited, especially in tropical regions of China. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and molecular subtype distribution of Blastocystis in hospitalized patients with gastrointestinal cancer or polyps in Hainan Province. A...
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- Humans
- China
- Blastocystis
- Female
- Blastocystis Infections
- Male
