Prevalence, predictors and clinical significance of Blastocystis sp. in Sebha, Libya
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BACKGROUND Blastocystis is a genetically diverse and a common intestinal parasite of humans with a controversial pathogenic potential. This study was carried out to identify the Blastocystis subtypes and their association with demographic and socioeconomic factors among outpatients living in Sebha city, Libya. METHODS/FINDINGS Blastocystis in stool samples were cultured followed by isolation,...
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عنوان ژورنال: Parasites & Vectors
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1756-3305
DOI: 10.1186/1756-3305-6-86