Blastocystis: Pathogen or passenger? An evaluation of 101 years of research

163 The first identification of Blastocystis dates back to more than 100 years even though the scientific knowledge acquired during this period to understand the taxonomy, biology, and pathogenic capabilities of Blastocystis is not entirely convincing. However, in recent decades, the studies focusing on pathogenicity and taxonomy of Blastocystis have taken up the speed. The editors Dr. Heinz Mehlhorn, Dr. Kevin S. W. Tan, and Dr. Hisao Yoshikawa have put forward a tremendous effort in bringing a book called “Blastocystis: Pathogen or Passenger? An evaluation of 101 years of research” as a part of volume 4 of Parasitology Research Monographs series published by Springer group. This book compiles a significant landmark discoveries concerning to Blastocystis and gives an idea about how future research can be designed to get conclusive results to understand Blastocystis in a better way.