PCR-based molecular characterization of Blastocystis hominis subtypes in southwest of Iran
Blastocystis hominis is the most common intestinal parasite found in humans and many other hosts. Pathogenicity of Blastocystis sp. remains controversial and it has been suggested that it may be associated with certain subtypes of organism. The aim of this study was to evaluate the molecular epidemi...
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doaj-b3babd2391a34b5b847a35ca4ca5d4ef2020-11-24T20:44:14ZengElsevierJournal of Infection and Public Health1876-03412018-01-011114347PCR-based molecular characterization of Blastocystis hominis subtypes in southwest of IranShahram Khademvatan0Rahim Masjedizadeh1Ehsan Yousefi-Razin2Hamidreza Mahbodfar3Fakher Rahim4Elham Yousefi5Masoud Foroutan6Research Institute for Infectious Diseases of Digestive System, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology & Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, IranResearch Institute for Infectious Diseases of Digestive System, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IranLegal Medicine Research Center, Legal Medicine Organization, Tehran, and Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranResearch Institute for Infectious Diseases of Digestive System, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IranResearch Institute for Infectious Diseases of Digestive System, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Corresponding authors at: Research Institute for Infectious Diseases of Digestive System, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.Research Institute for Infectious Diseases of Digestive System, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IranResearch Institute for Infectious Diseases of Digestive System, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran; Corresponding authors at: Research Institute for Infectious Diseases of Digestive System, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.Blastocystis hominis is the most common intestinal parasite found in humans and many other hosts. Pathogenicity of Blastocystis sp. remains controversial and it has been suggested that it may be associated with certain subtypes of organism. The aim of this study was to evaluate the molecular epidemiology of B. hominis and its subtype distribution in Ahvaz, southwest of Iran. During 2012–2014, a total of 481 samples were collected from patients referred to the medical laboratory centers in Ahvaz for stool examination. Samples were examined by wet mount, and genomic DNA was extracted from 50 positive samples. PCR was performed using seven primer pairs targeting the SSU rDNA gene and sequenced. 69 (14.35%) samples were found to be positive for B. hominis and the subtypes of 50 samples were identified. Five subtypes (STs) were identified, including: ST1 (22%), ST2 (6%), ST3 (40%), ST4 (2%), and ST5 (8%). 11 (22%) mixed infections were found, of which 5 were a mixture of ST3/ST4. Mixtures of ST1/ST3 and ST1/ST4 were 3, respectively. In this study people infected with ST3 showed the most gastrointestinal symptoms. This is the first study in the population of Ahvaz and indicates the high prevalence of ST3 in this area. The results suggest a possible association between this subtype and pathogenic potential of parasite. Keywords: Blastocystis hominis, Prevalence, PCR, Iranhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034117301016 |
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Shahram Khademvatan Rahim Masjedizadeh Ehsan Yousefi-Razin Hamidreza Mahbodfar Fakher Rahim Elham Yousefi Masoud Foroutan PCR-based molecular characterization of Blastocystis hominis subtypes in southwest of Iran Journal of Infection and Public Health |
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Shahram Khademvatan Rahim Masjedizadeh Ehsan Yousefi-Razin Hamidreza Mahbodfar Fakher Rahim Elham Yousefi Masoud Foroutan |
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PCR-based molecular characterization of Blastocystis hominis subtypes in southwest of Iran |
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PCR-based molecular characterization of Blastocystis hominis subtypes in southwest of Iran |
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PCR-based molecular characterization of Blastocystis hominis subtypes in southwest of Iran |
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PCR-based molecular characterization of Blastocystis hominis subtypes in southwest of Iran |
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PCR-based molecular characterization of Blastocystis hominis subtypes in southwest of Iran |
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pcr-based molecular characterization of blastocystis hominis subtypes in southwest of iran |
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Blastocystis hominis is the most common intestinal parasite found in humans and many other hosts. Pathogenicity of Blastocystis sp. remains controversial and it has been suggested that it may be associated with certain subtypes of organism. The aim of this study was to evaluate the molecular epidemiology of B. hominis and its subtype distribution in Ahvaz, southwest of Iran. During 2012–2014, a total of 481 samples were collected from patients referred to the medical laboratory centers in Ahvaz for stool examination. Samples were examined by wet mount, and genomic DNA was extracted from 50 positive samples. PCR was performed using seven primer pairs targeting the SSU rDNA gene and sequenced. 69 (14.35%) samples were found to be positive for B. hominis and the subtypes of 50 samples were identified. Five subtypes (STs) were identified, including: ST1 (22%), ST2 (6%), ST3 (40%), ST4 (2%), and ST5 (8%). 11 (22%) mixed infections were found, of which 5 were a mixture of ST3/ST4. Mixtures of ST1/ST3 and ST1/ST4 were 3, respectively. In this study people infected with ST3 showed the most gastrointestinal symptoms. This is the first study in the population of Ahvaz and indicates the high prevalence of ST3 in this area. The results suggest a possible association between this subtype and pathogenic potential of parasite. Keywords: Blastocystis hominis, Prevalence, PCR, Iran |
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