Blastocystis

Blastocystis Infections

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Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic

Blastocystis hominis

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Strongyloides ratti

Protozoan Infections

Blastocystosis

Crohn's disease

List of parasites of humans

Saccharomyces boulardii

Entamoeba coli

Irritable bowel syndrome

Discovery of disease-causing pathogens

Blastocystis

List of MeSH codes (C06)

Nitazoxanide

Blue-gray tanager

Infections associated with diseases

Diarrhea

List of MeSH codes (C03)

Immunoglobulin A

Enterocolitis

Antiparasitic

Hydrogenosome

Pyruvate synthase

Fungus

Evidence of common descent

Parasites23

• In recent times, some common "non-pathogenic" parasites, such as Blastocystis and Dientamoeba fragilis, have been associated to the aetiology of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), while host pro-inflammatory cytokine gene polymorphisms might have a role in the pathophysiology of the disease. (nih.gov)
• Parasites - Blastocystis spp. (cdc.gov)
• Only Blastocystis parasites were detected in stools, appendix, peritoneal liquid, and recto-uterine pouch. (cdc.gov)
• Blastocystis is a genus of anaerobic protozoan parasites that infect humans and a vast range of animal species. (cdc.gov)
• however co-infection with the two individual parasites has been well documented. (yahoo.com)
• The prevalence of Blastocystis hominis and other protozoan parasites in soldiers returning from peacekeeping missions. (nih.gov)
• 8. Evaluation of the Roche LightMix Gastro parasites multiplex PCR assay detecting Giardia duodenalis, Entamoeba histolytica, cryptosporidia, Dientamoeba fragilis, and Blastocystis hominis. (nih.gov)
• Water-borne parasitic infections are caused by pathogenic parasites found in water. (who.int)
• Intestinal parasitic infections, especially intestinal protozoan parasites remain significant public health problem in Senegal. (openaccesspub.org)
• These results showed that intestinal protozoan infections remain prevalent in Senegal with a high proportion of asymptomatic who constitute an important reservoir of parasites. (openaccesspub.org)
• It can certainly be discussed whether both Dientamoeba and Blastocystis should be part of routine screening for single-celled intestinal parasites. (blastocystis.net)
• Apparently, Iron-sulfur cluster-containing proteins and their biosynthetic machinery in single-celled parasites are remarkably different from those in their mammalian hosts and they therefore represent a potentially relevant target for the development of novel chemotherapeutic and prophylactic agents against parasite infections. (blastocystis.net)
• Co-infections involving these parasites were also observed. (bvsalud.org)
• Water-borne parasitic infections are caused by This review focuses on the main causes of water- pathogenic parasites in water. (who.int)
• Surprisingly, few people are as familiar with protozoan infections, despite these being some of the most common intestinal parasites in humans. (ccfmed.com)
• Blog: CURED of PARASITES: Blastocystis hominis & Dientamoeba fragilis. (curezone.org)
• At the Parasitology Center, Inc. (PCI), Scottsdale, Arizona, we come across a number of patients with GI symptoms suggestive of parasitic infections that turn out to be free of parasites. (walshmedicalmedia.com)
• 5%). Epidemiological aspects of these infections are discussed and plausible explanation of the symptomology associated with bacterial infections in the absence of parasites is provided. (walshmedicalmedia.com)
• The most common parasites, in order of prevalence, were Blastocystis hominis , Cryptosporidium parvum , and Entamoeba spp. (walshmedicalmedia.com)
• Patients with GI symptoms who initially submit fecal specimens for Comprehensive Stool Analysis (CSA) only are encouraged to follow up with bacterial testing by inserting the following statement in their CSA diagnostic report: "Patients with symptoms but with no detected parasites are highly recommended to do the PCI swab culture test for pathogenic bacteria that cause GI symptoms similar to those caused by parasite infections. (walshmedicalmedia.com)
• With the overlapping distribution of these infections, concomitant infection between HIV and one or more intestinal parasites are therefore common. (biomedcentral.com)
• To avoid parasites and other intestinal infections, I also suggest avoiding all raw food in restaurants. (deephealingspace.com)
• Parasites causing intestinal infections in humans include protozoa and helminths. (medscape.com)

Dientamoeba3

• 2013). In this case, Blastocystis has been included in a panel testing for 5 parasitic genera, the other ones being Giardia , Cryptosporidium , Entamoeba , and Dientamoeba , which makes it interesting in a clinical microbiology context, - at least for research purposes. (blastocystis.net)
• Multi-Drug Resistant Dientamoeba Fragilis and Blasto Hominis Infection - Cure Information. (curezone.org)
• Researchers have noted that methods used clinically may fail to detect some Dientamoeba fragilis infections. (lemontnaturalhealthcare.com)

Prevalence of Blastocystis hominis1

• Intestinal protozoa and helminths among Terena Indians in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul: high prevalence of Blastocystis hominis. (nih.gov)

Pathogenic3

• citation needed] The studies that followed generally found that no specific "pathogenic" or nonpathogenic species of Blastocystis exists. (wikipedia.org)
• Infection with pathogenic Blastocystis ST7 is associated with decreased bacterial diversity and altered gut microbiome profiles in diarrheal patients. (harvard.edu)
• Tests for pathogenic bacteria using swab culture tests showed that practically all these patients were infected with pathogenic bacteria that produce symptoms similar to those known in classical parasitic infections. (walshmedicalmedia.com)

Hominis natural treatment1

• Since I had so much success personally and with many other patients, I was excited to help this patient with a Blastocystis Hominis natural treatment. (nmcwellness.com)

Giardia2

• Cryptosporidium and Giardia are the 2 most common causes of water-borne parasitic infections leading to diarrhoea (11,12). (who.int)
• Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and Blastocystis are significant causes of diarrhea worldwide. (bvsalud.org)

Organisms6

• A full understanding of the biology of Blastocystis and its relationship to other organisms is not clear, but is an active area of research. (cdc.gov)
• Some people experiencing diarrhea, abdominal pain or other gastrointestinal problems have blastocystis organisms in their stool. (sparrow.org)
• Most commonly, however, blastocystis organisms simply live in a person's digestive tract without causing harm. (sparrow.org)
• Disease may be caused by other organisms that coexist with Blastocystis. (sparrow.org)
• Infections with organisms of the genus BLASTOCYSTIS . (nih.gov)
• And related organisms in cervicofacial infections: Pathomechanism, diagnosis and therapeutic aspects. (u-szeged.hu)

Subtypes3

• Therefore, Blastocystis subtypes (ST), D. fragilis and gene promoter single nucleotide polymorphisms of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) in IBS patients and controls were studied. (nih.gov)
• Colonization with two different Blastocystis subtypes in DSS-induced colitis mice is associated with strikingly different microbiome and pathological features. (harvard.edu)
• Anyway, similar to Cryptosporidium , many species of Blastocystis - the so-called subtypes - can colonise and infect humans. (blastocystis.net)

Symptoms15

• Despite increasing reports that Blastocystis infection is associated with digestive symptoms, its pathogenicity remains controversial. (cdc.gov)
• Classic clinical features of infection include gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, anorexia, flatulence, and acute or chronic diarrhea. (cdc.gov)
• Researchers have published conflicting reports concerning whether Blastocystis causes symptoms in humans, with one of the earliest reports in 1916. (wikipedia.org)
• Some researchers believe the debate has been resolved by finding of multiple species of Blastocystis that can infect humans, with some causing symptoms and others being harmless (see Genetics and Symptoms). (wikipedia.org)
• A follow-up study found a significant correlation between infection and symptoms, and identified the most likely cause as contaminated water. (wikipedia.org)
• What are the symptoms of infection with Blastocystis? (parasitetesting.com)
• Some types of Blastocystis may be more likely to be associated with symptoms. (parasitetesting.com)
• Finding Blastocystis in stool samples should be followed up with a careful search for other possible causes of your symptoms. (parasitetesting.com)
• In fact, many people have Blastocystis in their intestine, some without ever having symptoms. (parasitetesting.com)
• Symptoms of crypto usually start 2-10 days after infection. (ccfmed.com)
• I have found that taking 20 mg of Amitriptyline at night before bed alleviates my functional dyspepsia symptoms the fallout from a year long multi-drug resistant parasite infection in 2011. (curezone.org)
• Blastocystis is a single-cell organism that has been reported to produce symptoms of abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea in patients though these reports are contested by some physicians. (lemontnaturalhealthcare.com)
• Studies have reported a high incidence of infection in developed countries, and symptoms of patients resolve following antibiotic treatment. (lemontnaturalhealthcare.com)
• Swabs from a random sample of 60 patients (21 males, 39 females between 2 and 87 yr old) with overt GI symptoms that tested negative for parasite infections during the second half of 2010 were cultured. (walshmedicalmedia.com)
• A sizable proportion of patients without infections, nevertheless, exhibited GI symptoms, including but not limited to diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal cramps, similar to those observed in parasite infected patients. (walshmedicalmedia.com)

Cryptosporidium1

• Cryptosporidium is the most common cause of parasitic infection via public pools and water parks. (ccfmed.com)

20221

• 2022) Epidemiological Profile of Intestinal Protozoan Infection in Dakar, Senegal: Results from Hospital-Based Survey. (openaccesspub.org)

Monoclonal antibody1

• One of them is the ParaFlorB kit developed by Boulder Diagnostics which uses a monoclonal antibody to detect Blastocystis -specific antigen. (blastocystis.net)

Helminths2

• My work focuses on conducting primary field and laboratory research on infectious diseases, mostly tropical parasitic infections such as soil-transmitted helminths, tapeworms, pediculosis, and some intestinal apicomplexa. (brocku.ca)
• The prevalence of infections by soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) and intestinal protozoa is considered an indicator of the social vulnerability of a country, besides providing information on habits, customs and quality of life of a given population. (fiocruz.br)

Single-celled o1

• Blastocystis is a microscopic single-celled organism (protozoan). (sparrow.org)

Diarrhea4

• If you have diarrhea associated with blastocystis, it's likely to be self-limiting. (sparrow.org)
• 6. Protozoan enteric infection in AIDS related diarrhea in Thailand. (nih.gov)
• Studies investigating the relationship between intestinal parasitic infections and CD4 + T cell counts and diarrhea in HIV/AIDS patients with or without antiretroviral therapy in the region are not readily available hence the need to perform this study. (biomedcentral.com)
• Low CD4 + T cell count may appear to be a factor for intestinal parasitic infections and development of diarrhea. (biomedcentral.com)

Stool samples1

• A study of IBS patients in the Middle East showed a "significantly increased" immune reaction in IBS patients to Blastocystis, even when the organism could not be identified in stool samples. (wikipedia.org)

Recovered following1

• An early account described infection of British troops in Egypt in 1916 who recovered following treatment with emetine. (wikipedia.org)

Blastocystosis3

• Blastocystosis refers to a medical condition caused by infection with Blastocystis. (wikipedia.org)
• A blastocystis infection is called blastocystosis. (sparrow.org)
• Infection with Blastocystis is called blastocystosis. (parasitetesting.com)

Species4

• citation needed] A number of researchers have investigated the possibility that some species of Blastocystis are more virulent than others. (wikipedia.org)
• Blastocystis in humans was once identified as a single species, Blastocystis hominis. (sparrow.org)
• The scientific name used now is Blastocystis spp, an abbreviation that means "multiple species. (sparrow.org)
• The species B. hominis is responsible for most infections. (nih.gov)

Microscopic3

• Blastocystis is a common microscopic organism that inhabits the intestine and is found throughout the world. (cdc.gov)
• Blastocystis is a microscopic parasite that can live in your digestive tract. (sparrow.org)
• One result that stood out was a parasite called Blastocystis Hominis , which is a microscopic protozoan/amoeba parasite that can wreak havoc on the body. (nmcwellness.com)

Patients16

• 1. Intestinal protozoan infections among Egyptian neutropenic patients with acute leukemia. (nih.gov)
• 18. Prevalence and risk factors of intestinal protozoan and helminth infections among pulmonary tuberculosis patients without HIV infection in a rural county in P. R. China. (nih.gov)
• Prevalence and molecular subtyping of Blastocystis in patients with Clostridium difficile infection, Singapore. (harvard.edu)
• I am a nurse and contracted C. diff while caring for patients suffering from this horrible infection. (cdc.gov)
• The C diff Foundation hosts a 24-hour hotline to support patients, families, and health care providers through the difficulties of a C. diff infection (1-844-FOR-CDIF). (cdc.gov)
• The study was carried out with the objective of assessing the epidemiolocal profile of intestinal protozoan infection diagnosed among patients attending to Fann University Hospital in Dakar, Senegal. (openaccesspub.org)
• Speaking of treatment: Another paper has appeared from the highly productive team in Sydney, - this time on treatment failure in patients with chronic Blastocystis infection and first-authored by Ms Tamalee Roberts, whom I was so fortunate to spend some time with during the recent congress in Copenhagen . (blastocystis.net)
• Of 40 patients with sickle-cell anaemia, 25 [‎62.5%]‎ had parasitic infections. (who.int)
• Other researchers have focused on an unrecognized protozoal infection as a cause of IBS as certain protozoal infections occur more frequently in IBS patients. (lemontnaturalhealthcare.com)
• Studies from research hospitals in various countries have identified high Blastocystis infection rates in IBS patients, with 38% being reported from London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, 47% reported from the Department of Gastroenterology at Aga Khan University in Pakistan and 18.1% reported from the Institute of Diseases and Public Health at University of Ancona in Italy. (lemontnaturalhealthcare.com)
• Reports from all three groups indicate a Blastocystis prevalence of approximately 7% in non-IBS patients. (lemontnaturalhealthcare.com)
• Ruling out parasitic infections, lactose intolerance, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and celiac disease is recommended for all patients before a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome is made. (lemontnaturalhealthcare.com)
• Intestinal parasitic infections (IPI) are a major public health concern in HIV/AIDS patients particularly in resource-limited settings of Sub-Saharan Africa. (biomedcentral.com)
• Regular screening and treatment of intestinal parasitic infections is very vital in improving the overall quality of care of HIV/AIDS patients. (biomedcentral.com)
• An estimated 80 % of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients die of AIDS-related opportunistic infections rather than from the HIV virus itself [ 7 , 8 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
• Our primary focus is Toxoplasma , a serious pathogen capable of causing lethal infections in the developing fetus, immunocompromised patients, and blinding chorioretinitis in both children and adults. (nih.gov)

Acute4

• An Italian researcher reported differences in the protein profiles of isolates associated with chronic and acute infection. (wikipedia.org)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): During the care of a patient diagnosed with a C. diff infection, following infection-control policies, healthcare and environmental service professionals are to wear PPE to minimize exposure to serious workplace illnesses (acute care, long-term care, and home care environments). (cdc.gov)
• The risk of developing IBS increases six-fold after acute gastrointestinal infection. (lemontnaturalhealthcare.com)
• Appendiceal infection by Entamoeba histolytica and Strongyloides stercoralis presenting like acute appendicitis. (nih.gov)

Bacterial infections3

• Anaerobic bacterial infections Initial: 800 mg, then 400 mg 8 hrly for about 7 days. (medicscientist.com)
• IV: Anaerobic bacterial infections 500 mg 8 hrly. (medicscientist.com)
• This is associated with infections, in general, particularly fungal and some bacterial infections. (deephealingspace.com)

Parasite infections1

• Joint pain - there's a known link between parasite infections and arthritis, which causes joint pain and swelling. (ccfmed.com)

Helminth infections2

• and helminth infections: particularly schistosomiasis (Schistosoma spp. (who.int)
• throughout the world in general and the developing and helminth infections: particularly schistosomiasis countries particularly. (who.int)

Protozoal infections1

• These include protozoal infections: amoebiasis (Entamoeba spp. (who.int)

Clostridium Difficile Infection6

• Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a highly effective treatment against recurrent Clostridium difficile infection. (medscape.com)
• Far less evidence exists on the efficacy of FMT in treating severe Clostridium difficile infection refractory to antibiotics. (medscape.com)
• To compare the efficacy of two FMT-based protocols associated with vancomycin in curing subjects with severe Clostridium difficile infection refractory to antibiotics. (medscape.com)
• Subjects with severe Clostridium difficile infection refractory to antibiotics were randomly assigned to one of the two following treatment arms: (1) FMT-S, including a single faecal infusion via colonoscopy followed by a 14-day vancomycin course, (2) FMT-M, including multiple faecal infusions plus a 14-day vancomycin course. (medscape.com)
• The primary outcome was the cure of refractory severe Clostridium difficile infection. (medscape.com)
• A pseudomembrane-driven FMT protocol consisting of multiple faecal infusions and concomitant vancomycin was significantly more effective than a single faecal transplant followed by vancomycin in curing severe Clostridium difficile infection refractory to antibiotics. (medscape.com)

Genus1

• Infection with amoebae of the genus ENTAMOEBA. (nih.gov)

Chronic2

• While most common at the time of initial infection, this can also be a symptom of chronic or untreated infection. (ccfmed.com)
• In all hosts, Toxoplasma establishes long-term chronic infections that persist for life despite the induction of strong immunity. (nih.gov)

Peritonitis1

• Here, we report the case of a pediatric patient infected with Blastocystis that was manifested by gastroenteritis associated with suppurative appendicitis and peritonitis. (cdc.gov)

Protozoa3

• 16. [Seasonal variation of intestinal protozoa infections in outpatients of the north section of Santiago, Chile. (nih.gov)
• Protozoa are especially easy to pick up via the oral route, as all it takes is one cyst to make it into the mouth for infection to occur. (ccfmed.com)
• The neglected intestinal parasitic infections (IPI) which are caused by either helminthes or protozoa or both are among the most prevalent parasitic infections responsible for significant morbidity particularly in resource limited settings of developing countries. (biomedcentral.com)

High prevalence1

• A very high prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections was observed, which did not differ with respect to ART status. (biomedcentral.com)

Difficile2

• Clostridium difficile (now called Clostridioides difficile ) infection (CDI) is the most common hospital-acquired cause of diarrhoea, and has become a major challenge for healthcare systems, accounting for nearly $5 billion in healthcare cost [ 1 , 2 ] and 29 000 deaths [ 3 ] per year in the United States. (medscape.com)
• infections with C. difficile increased with age. (who.int)

Intestine2

• Blastocystis can remain in the intestine for weeks, months, or years. (parasitetesting.com)
• TRANSMISSION - Blastocystis hominis Once a person or animal has been infected with Blastocystis hominis, the parasite lives in the intestine and is passed in faeces. (curezone.org)

Disease9

• A lively debate ensued in the early 1990s, with some physicians objecting to publication of reports that Blastocystis caused disease. (wikipedia.org)
• The following reports have linked Blastocystis infection to inflammatory bowel disease: A study using riboprinting identified specific types of Blastocystis as associated with inflammation. (wikipedia.org)
• Researchers don't fully understand the role blastocystis plays, if any, in causing disease. (sparrow.org)
• It's not clear whether blastocystis causes disease. (sparrow.org)
• Some types of blastocystis may be more likely to cause disease than others. (sparrow.org)
• The role of Blastocystis in causing disease is controversial among experts. (parasitetesting.com)
• This study emphasizes the importance of laboratory diagnosis of enteric infections and the need for better clinical data collection to improve management of disease risk factors in the community. (who.int)
• 5 The worst of it usually lasts for a week or two, but if left untreated you can get recurrent disease flares well after the initial infection. (ccfmed.com)
• J Exp Med 26:341-353 PubMedCentral PubMed CrossRef Google Scholar Inada R, Ido Y, Hoki R, Kaneko R, Ito H (1916) The etiology , mode of infection, and specific therapy of Weil's disease (Spirochaetosis Icterohaemorrhagica). (symptoma.com)

Risk Factors3

• Risk factors for infection have been reported as following: International travel: Travel to less developed countries has been cited in development of symptomatic Blastocystis infection. (wikipedia.org)
• 13. Prevalence and risk factors of intestinal protozoan infections: a population-based study in rural areas of Boyer-Ahmad district, Southwestern Iran. (nih.gov)
• 17. Prevalence and Risk Factors for Intestinal Protozoan Infections in Children with Cancer in Taif, Western Saudi Arabia. (nih.gov)

Intestinal infections1

• Intestinal infections or improper bowel flora. (deephealingspace.com)

Abstract1

• So, if you haven't done it already, make sure that you sign up for notifications from the Blastocystis Parasite Blog (here or on Facebook) in order to keep up with the latest information on abstract submission deadlines, programme, practicalities, travel grants, etc. (blastocystis.net)

Researchers2

• We are very happy that so many "heavy Blastocystis researchers" have accepted our invitation to participate! (blastocystis.net)
• Researchers have noted that clinical diagnostics fail to identify infection, and Blastocystis may not respond to treatment with common antiprotozoals. (lemontnaturalhealthcare.com)

Descriptor1

• Blastocystis" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) . (harvard.edu)

Feces3

• Humans contract Blastocystis infection by drinking water or eating food contaminated with feces from an infected human or animal. (wikipedia.org)
• Blastocystis may be transmitted through food or water or by contact with human or animal feces. (sparrow.org)
• Er zijn duidelijke aanwijzingen dat antibiotische therapie, inclusief die met chinolonen, feces dragerschap prolongeert, de relapse frequentie doet toenemen en de kans op resistentieontwikkeling tijdens behandeling vergroot. (richtlijnendatabase.nl)

Asymptomatic1

• In the same study, all hospital employees working in New York who were screened for Blastocystis were found to have asymptomatic infections. (wikipedia.org)

Subtype3

• Interactions between Blastocystis subtype ST4 and gut microbiota in vitro. (harvard.edu)
• Prevalence and subtype analysis of Blastocystis in healthy Indian individuals. (sciencecentral.in)
• There is a growing interest in subtype (ST) analysis of the intestinal parasite Blastocystis due to its extensive genetic diversity that might reflect differences in pathogenicity. (sciencecentral.in)

Organism1

• 1,2,3 Factors contributing to the relative infrequency of Campylobacter outbreaks have been discussed elsewhere and include the nature of the organism and its epidemiology, lack of follow-up of campylobacter infections and lack of detailed strain characterisation. (health.gov.au)

Incidence1

• showed increased incidence in summer months (December to February), while rotavirus infections peaked in the cooler months (June to November). (who.int)

Humans2

• Blastocystis is a protozoal, single-celled parasite that inhabits the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and other animals. (wikipedia.org)
• Blastocystis infection can be spread from animals to humans, from humans to other humans, from humans to animals, and from animals to animals. (wikipedia.org)

Colitis2

• Colonization with ubiquitous protist Blastocystis ST1 ameliorates DSS-induced colitis and promotes beneficial microbiota and immune outcomes. (harvard.edu)
• Experimental colonization with Blastocystis ST4 is associated with protective immune responses and modulation of gut microbiome in a DSS-induced colitis mouse model. (harvard.edu)

Clinical2

• Prevalence and clinical relevance of Blastocystis hominis in diverse patient cohorts. (nih.gov)
• Microbiological and Clinical Aspects of Actinomyces Infections: What Have We Learned? (u-szeged.hu)

Detection2

• Few commercial kits are available for detection of Blastocystis . (blastocystis.net)
• The ENZYMEBA test: detection of intestinal Entamoeba histolytica infection by immuno-enzymatic detection of histolysain. (nih.gov)

Viral1

• These can be yeast or other fungal infections, bacterial or viral infections, or perhaps parasitic infections. (deephealingspace.com)

Diseases2

• Reports about invasive infection or disseminated diseases are rare ( 3 ). (cdc.gov)
• Campylobacter infection is one of the most commonly reported foodborne diseases in Australia however, reported Campylobacter outbreaks are rare. (health.gov.au)

Enteric2

• Changes in Gut Microbiota Composition Associated with the Presence of Enteric Protist Blastocystis in Captive Forest Musk Deer (Moschus Berezovskii). (harvard.edu)
• Het eerste is een ernstig tot zeer ernstig systemisch ziektebeeld ('enteric fever', 'typhoid'), dat wordt veroorzaakt door de pathogenen S. Typhi (humaan) en S. Paratyphi A, B en C (B ook bij pluimvee). (richtlijnendatabase.nl)

Statistically significant1

• In the apparently healthy comparison group, 26 of 175 individuals [‎14.8%]‎ had intestinal parasitic infections, a statistically significant difference. (who.int)

Molecular3

• 3. Molecular appraisal of intestinal parasitic infection in transplant recipients. (nih.gov)
• Moreover, molecular epidemiology data on Blastocystis in India still remain to emerge. (sciencecentral.in)
• Studies investigating their cell and molecular biology have identified unique paradigms of eukaryotic pathogenesis, including antigenic variation, virulence shifts, RNA editing, and inactivation of host immune signaling networks to promote infection competency. (nih.gov)

Common4

• Blastocystis was more common in the IBS group (p = 0.043). (nih.gov)
• A 1990 study published in Military Medicine from Lackland AFB in Texas concluded symptomatic infection was more common in foreign nationals, children, and immunocompromised individuals. (wikipedia.org)
• Blastocystis infection is generally more common among people who live in or travel to developing countries and among people who work with animals. (sparrow.org)
• For example, excessive candida albicans infection in the intestines is very common when copper is out of balance. (deephealingspace.com)