Risk factors for Blastocystis infection in HIV/AIDS patients with highly active antiretroviral therapy in Southwest China

Abstract Background Blastocystis is a widespread zoonotic protozoan of mammalian species, especially in HIV/AIDS individuals. The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence and risk factors related with Blastocystis infection among HIV/AIDS patients in Southwest China. Methods The cross-section...

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Main Authors: Shun-Xian Zhang, Fen-Yan Kang, Jia-Xu Chen, Li-Guang Tian, Lan-Lan Geng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:Infectious Diseases of Poverty
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40249-019-0596-7