Abstract In Egypt, Blastocystis sp. is not yet on the diagnostic list of parasitology reports, and
information about its subtypes (STs) is scarce. This study investigated its prevalence and its …

Blastocystis sp. is currently reported as the most frequent single-celled eukaryote inhabiting
the intestinal tract of humans and a wide range of animal groups. Its prevalence is especially …

Blastocystis is an intestinal microeukaryote with ambiguous pathogenicity, commonly
detected in human feces worldwide. It comprises at least 28 genetically diverse subtypes …

PCR-testing coupled to isolate sequencing was conducted to detect prevalence and various
genotypes/subtypes of 3 neglected waterborne protists (Acanthamoeba, Naegleria fowleri …

Giardia intestinalis and Blastocystis spp. are two common zoonotic intestinal parasites
responsible for the majority of diarrheic cases, especially in children. The study was planned …

Achillea fragrantissima (Forssk.) Sch. Bip.(known as Qaysoom), Echinops spinosus
L.(known as Shoak Elgamal) and Artemisia judaica L.(known Shih Baladi) are members of …

The parasites that belong to the genus Blastocystis are the most common intestinal parasite
detected in a wide range of hosts including humans. Although the pathogenicity of these …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease that puts the individual at immune-
suppression state. The present study aims to detect the burden of intestinal parasites and …

Introduction and aim Blastocystis is a common enteric parasite, having a worldwide
distribution. Many antimicrobial agents are effective against it, yet side effects and drug …

Purpose The relationship between the genetic diversity of Blastocystis and immune
surveillance in precancerous colons with blastocystosis is still under investigation. This …