Blastocystis subtypes in irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease in Ankara, Turkey

Blastocystis subtypes in irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease in Ankara, Turkey

Blastocystis infection has been reported to be associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and chronic diarrhoea. The availability of data on the subtypes of Blastocystis found in these patient groups would be of interest in understanding the significance of Blas...

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Main Authors: Funda Dogruman-Al, Semra Kustimur, Hisao Yoshikawa, Candan Tuncer, Zahide Simsek, Mehmet Tanyuksel, Engin Araz, Kenneth Boorom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 2009-08-01
Series:Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz.
Subjects:
Blastocystis hominis
subtyping
chronic diarrhoea
irritable bowel syndrome
inflammatory bowel disease
pathogenicity
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