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The significance of 'Blastocystis' in different hosts

2012-01-01

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Blastocystis is an obligate anaerobic, protistan parasite found in the intestinal tract of human and various other hosts. Blastocystis is placed within the stramenopiles. This diverse group also includes slime nets, water moulds and brown algae. The transmission of Blastocystis is believed to take place through the faecal-oral route. Waterborne transmission of Blastocystis through the use of untreated water or poo...

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DOI: 10.17037/pubs.00768509

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