Investigation of neglected protists < i > Blastocystis < /i > sp. and < i > Dientamoeba fragilis < /i > in immunocompetent and immunodeficient diarrheal patients using both conventional and molecular methods

Conclusion and recommendationOur findings demonstrated thatBlastocystis sp. andD.fragilis are commonly present in immunocompetent and immunodeficient patients with diarrhea. This study is the first to use next generation sequencing to address the presence ofBlastocystis sp. mixed subtypes and intra-subtype variability in clinical samples in Turkey.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Source Type: research