PCR-based molecular characterization of Blastocystis hominis subtypes in southwest of Iran.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2017.03.009
Abstract: Blastocystis hominis is the most common intestinal parasite found in humans and many other hosts. Pathogenicity of Blastocystis sp. remains controversial and it has been suggested that it may be associated with certain subtypes of… read more here.
Keywords: blastocystis hominis; hominis subtypes; hominis; southwest iran ... See more keywords
Acquired long QT syndrome due to antiemetics, COVID-19 and Blastocystis hominis induced exacerbation of congenital chloride losing diarrhoea
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-246175
Abstract: Congenital chloride losing diarrhoea (CCLD) is a rare disease caused by mutations in an intestinal chloride/bicarbonate ion exchange channel. Few reports describe CCLD in adults and none has described the impact of a parasitic infection… read more here.
Keywords: congenital chloride; losing diarrhoea; chloride losing; chloride ... See more keywords
Association of Blastocystis hominis with colorectal cancer: A systematic review of in vitro and in vivo evidences
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DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v14.i3.734
Abstract: BACKGROUND Recently, there have been several findings that showed intestinal colonisation of Blastocystis hominis (Blastocystis) as a risk factor to the worsening of colorectal cancer (CRC). However, studies have shown controversial results in the pathogenicity… read more here.
Keywords: review; vivo; blastocystis; systematic review ... See more keywords
Blastocystis hominis: A Pathogenic Parasite
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DOI: 10.5812/archcid.97388
Abstract: Background: Blastocystis hominis is recognized as a common intestinal parasite. Some studies have reported the effect of phenotypic, serologic, and biochemical indices on the parasites’ pathogenic characteristics. Objectives: This study aimed to introduce B. hominis… read more here.
Keywords: blastocystis hominis; hominis pathogenic; hominis; parasite ... See more keywords