Amoebic forms of Blastocystis spp. -evidence for a pathogenic role
Background: Blastocystis spp. are one of the most prevalent parasites isolated from patients suffering from diarrhea, flatulence, constipation and vomiting. It�s pathogenicity and pathophysiology remains controversial to date. Protease activity and amoebic forms have been reported previously in sy...
Main Authors: | Rajamanikam, A., Govind, Suresh Kumar |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2013
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Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/9330/1/Amoebic_forms_of_blastocystisspp.pdf |
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