Higher amoebic and metronidazole resistant forms of Blastocystis sp. seen in schizophrenic patients

Higher amoebic and metronidazole resistant forms of Blastocystis sp. seen in schizophrenic patients

Abstract Background Blastocystis sp. is one of the most common colonisers of the intestinal tract that demonstrate strong interaction with accompanying gut bacteria. Previously, the protozoan isolated from individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) showed altered phenotypic features suggesting...

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Main Authors: Freddy Franklin, Arutchelvan Rajamanikam, Chandramathi Samudi Raju, Jesjeet Singh Gill, Benedict Francis, Luke Woon Sy-Cherng, Suresh Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Blastocystis
Schizophrenia
Amoebic
Metronidazole resistant
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-022-05418-0

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