The Blastocystis subtype ST10 has been recognized to contain a great deal of diversity at
the sequence level, potentially indicating the presence of multiple new STs within the clade …

Recent molecular and metagenomic studies have revealed that the obligate anaerobic
protist Blastocystis is found more prevalently and with higher subtype diversities in herbivore …

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) methods include whole-genome sequencing,
metagenomic analysis, and amplicon-based NGS, all of which are gaining territory in …

Blastocystis is the most common gastrointestinal protozoan parasite of humans and many
vertebrates. This study was carried out to investigate the prevalence and determination …

Blastocystis sp. is among the most frequent intestinal protists identified in humans globally.
However, characterization of Blastocystis subtype diversity in humans is ongoing. We report …

The clinical significance of Blastocystis sp. remains to be fully elucidated. This study
assesses whether Blastocystis subtype diversity can affect the outcome of the infection and …

Given the proven zoonotic potential of the intestinal protozoan Blastocystis sp., a fast-
growing number of surveys are being conducted to identify potential animal reservoirs for …

The ongoing increase in wild boar populations across Europe has fostered human–wildlife
conflicts, including the transmission of emerging pathogens with zoonotic importance …

Background Blastocystis is a unicellular eukaryote commonly found in the intestinal tract of
humans and other animals. The prevalence of Blastocystis has been investigated in both …

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 …