Phenotypic and genotypic characterisation of Blastocystis hominis isolates implicates subtype 3 as a subtype with pathogenic potential

Despite frequent reports on the presence of Blastocystis hominis in human intestinal tract, its pathogenicity remains a matter of intense debate. These discrepancies may be due to the varying pathogenic potential or virulence of the isolates studied. The present study represents the first to investi...

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Main Authors: Tan, T.C., Suresh, K.G., Smith, H.V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2008
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Online Access:http://eprints.um.edu.my/4025/1/Tan-2008-Phenotypic_and_genot.pdf
http://eprints.um.edu.my/4025/
http://www.springerlink.com/content/b41174121x13651w/fulltext.pdf
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Institution: Universiti Malaya
Language: English