Phenotypic and genotypic characterisation of Blastocystis hominis isolates implicates subtype 3 as a subtype with pathogenic potential
Despite frequent reports on the presence of Blastocystis hominis in human intestinal tract, its pathogenicity remains a matter of intense debate. These discrepancies may be due to the varying pathogenic potential or virulence of the isolates studied. The present study represents the first to investi...
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| Language: | English |
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2008
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/4025/1/Tan-2008-Phenotypic_and_genot.pdf |