Epidemiology and Subtype Distribution of Blastocystis Among Asymptomatic Volunteers in South Korea: A Multicenter Study

Background: Blastocystis is a genus of intestinal, anaerobic protozoan parasites that can be isolated from humans, animals, and the environment. We aimed to determine the distribution of Blastocystis and subtypes (STs) using stool samples obtained from healthy volunteers at collection centers in Sou...

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Main Authors: Seong Hoon Kim, Jung-Hyun Byun, YeJin Oh, Changseung Liu, Mi Hyun Bae, Eun Jeong Won
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Clinical Microbiology 2023-03-01
Series:Annals of Clinical Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.acm.or.kr/acm_23-003/