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 …

Blastocystis is an enteric protistan parasite of uncertain clinical relevance. Recent studies
indicate that the parasite is a species complex and humans are potentially hosts to nine …

Blastocystis is a prevalent enteric protozoan that infects a variety of vertebrates. Infection
with Blastocystis in humans has been associated with abdominal pain, diarrhea …

Two independent studies were conducted to describe symptoms and potential risk factors
associated with Blastocystis infection. Isolates were subtyped by molecular analysis. In the …

The clinical significance of one of the most prevalent single-celled intestinal parasites
worldwide, Blastocystis, remains unsettled. A plethora of clinical and epidemiological …

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 …

Chronic gastrointestinal illness of unknown etiology is a significant problem in the United
States. Using a real-time LightCycler PCR assay we detected Blastocystis in nine patients …

Blastocystis is a common enteric protistan parasite that can cause acute, as well as chronic,
infection and is associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, the pathogenic …

Blastocystis is a highly controversial protozoan parasite. It has been variably regarded as a
commensal and pathogen. Scientists have for decades wondered whether it is truly an …