<it>Blastocystis</it> infection in Malaysia: Evidence of waterborne and human-to-human transmissions among the Proto-Malay, Negrito and Senoi tribes of Orang Asli

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Blastocystis</it> has been described as the most common intestinal parasite in humans and has an increased impact on public health. However, the transmission of this parasite has not been conclusively determined.</...

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Main Authors: Anuar Tengku Shahrul, Ghani Mohamed Kamel Abdul, Azreen Siti Nor, Salleh Fatmah Md, Moktar Norhayati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-02-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/6/1/40