Blastocystis is a ubiquitous parasite that infects a broad range of vertebrate hosts including
humans and domestic and wild animals. While human infections have been occasionally …

Blastocystis is a common gut protist of humans and various animals worldwide, with a high
level of genetic diversity. Neither its zoonotic potential and transmission routes nor its …

Blastocystis is a common intestinal protist in humans and animals worldwide. Wild and
domestic animals are thought to be reservoirs of Blastocystis subtypes that also infect …

Intestinal protists in the gut microbiome are increasingly studied, but their basic
epidemiology is not well understood. We explored the prevalence, genetic diversity, and …

Blastocystis is an intestinal protist that presents worldwide distribution, colonizes animal and
human hosts, and is classified into at least 34 ribosomal subtypes (STs). Herein, we …

Simple Summary Blastocystis infection affects more than 1000 million people globally. Its
frequency varies depending on sociodemographic conditions, hygienic habits, provision of …

Blastocystis is a food and water borne intestinal parasite commonly identified in humans and
many other animals worldwide. Of the nine potentially zoonotic subtypes of Blastocystis …

Blastocystis spp. are among the few enteric parasites with a prevalence that can reach up to
approximately 80% in communities of develo** countries. This systematic review updates …

Animals such as rodents and birds may play a key role in the distribution of Blastocystis sp.,
either as introducers of the parasite into the water or as receptors of an infection already …

Blastocystis sp. is a common intestinal protist colonizing the human intestine the prevalence
of which varies across non-industrialized and industrialized countries. Its role in the human …