Blastocystis is an unusual enteric protozoan parasite of humans and many animals. It has a
worldwide distribution and is often the most commonly isolated organism in parasitological …

Although Blastocystis is one of the most common enteric parasites, there is still much
controversy surrounding the pathogenicity and potential treatment options for this parasite …

Background Intestinal protozoan parasites are major contributors to the global burden of
gastrointestinal disease causing significant socioeconomic consequences. Children living in …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder in which abdominal
pain is associated with a defect or a change in bowel habits. Gut inflammation is one of the …

We tested 513 stool samples from patients in Sydney, Australia for Blastocystis by using five
diagnostic techniques: microscopy of a permanently stained smear using a modified iron …

Blastocystis sp. is a unicellular parasitic microorganism commonly found in the
gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals. It causes symptomatic or asymptomatic …

Background Blastocystis sp. are among the most commonly observed intestinal parasites in
routine clinical parasitology. Blastocystis in humans consists of at least 9 genetic subtypes …

Although intestinal parasites are a possible cause of skin disorders, there are few case
reports concerning the role of Blastocystis hominis in urticaria. To clarify this association, we …

While some microbial eukaryotes can improve effluent quality in wastewater treatment plants
(WWTPs), eukaryotic waterborne pathogens are a threat to public health. This study aimed …

Globally, Cryptosporidium infection continues to be a significant health problem where it is
recognized as an important cause of diarrhoea in both immunocompromised and …