First Molecular Characterisation of < em > Blastocystis < /em > from Experimental Rats in Turkey and Comparison of the Frequencies Between Obese and Non-obese Groups

CONCLUSION: This study revealed the high rate of Blastocystis colonisation in laboratory rats, posing a risk for human transmission. The comparison of obese and non-obese groups supported the idea that Blastocystis might be an indicator of healthy gut flora. The detection of ST4 in all rats agreed with previous reports of the predominance of this subtype in rodents.PMID:34346870 | DOI:10.4274/tpd.galenos.2021.43531
Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - Category: Parasitology Authors: Source Type: research