Impact factors of Blastocystis hominis infection in persons living with human immunodeficiency virus: a large-scale, multi-center observational study from China
ConclusionsThe study revealed that VL was a better predictor of Bh infection than CD4+ T cell counts. It is crucial to consider the simultaneous surveillance of HIV VL and CD4+ T cell counts in PLWH in the regions with high level of socioeconomic development. The integrated approach can offer more comprehensive and accurate understanding in the aspects of Bh infection and other opportunistic infections, the efficacy of therapeutic drugs, and the assessment of preventive and control strategies.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - September 11, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Investigation of < em > Blastocystis hominis < /em > Frequency in Patients with Diabetes by Microscopy and Conventional PCR Methods
CONCLUSION: B. hominis is a factor to be considered in patients with diabetes. Herein, the most common subtype detected in the patients with diabetes mellitus was ST1, but this result was not considered sufficient to reveal the importance of the subtype factor in the pathogenicity of B. hominis in patients with diabetes. In this context, there is a need for more comprehensive studies in both diabetic and other immunocompromised patient groups.PMID:37583637 | PMC:PMC10423908 | DOI:10.18502/ijpa.v18i2.13186 (Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology - August 16, 2023 Category: Parasitology Authors: Maksut Şahin Zeynep Ta ş Cengiz Ahmed Galip Halidi Selahattin Aydemir Source Type: research
