Oh my aching gut: irritable bowel syndrome, <it>Blastocystis</it>, and asymptomatic infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p><it>Blastocystis </it>is a prevalent enteric protozoan that infects a variety of vertebrates. Infection with <it>Blastocystis </it>in humans has been associated with abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, skin rash, and other sym...

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Main Authors: Zhou Xiao-Nong, Li Lan-Hua, Parkar Unaiza, Spanakos Gregory, Viscogliosi Eric, Nimri Laila, Boorom Kenneth F, Smith Huw, Ok Ülgen Z, Leelayoova Saovanee, Jones Morris S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/1/1/40