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Molecular prevalence and subtype distribution ofBlastocystissp. in Asia and in Australia

Year: 2021

Type: review

Abstract: Blastocystis is a prevalent protozoan parasite reported in humans, animals, and environmental samples. Over the past decade, numerous studies have investigated the prevalence and subtype distribution of Blastocystis sp. alongside with its genetic and biochemical features. However, studies on subtype distribution of this protozoan in humans, animals, and environmental samples represent the potential transmission routes. In this review, we evaluated studies performed in Asian countries and in Australia to provide an overview of environmental factors on the prevalence and subtype distribution of Blastocystis sp. among humans, animals, and the environment.

Source: Journal of Water and Health

DOI: 10.2166/wh.2021.011

Authors: Sara Nemati, Mohammad Reza Zali, Paul Johnson, Hamed Mirjalali, Panagiotis Karanis

Institutions: Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, University of Nicosia, University of Cologne, University Hospital Cologne

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3194478062

FWCI: 1.858

Cites: 136

Cited by: 50

Related to: 10