Genetic diversity of Blastocystis in non-primate animals
(2018)
Journal Article
Betts, E. L., Gentekaki, E., Thomasz, A., Breakell, V., Carpenter, A. I., & Tsaousis, A. D. (2018). Genetic diversity of Blastocystis in non-primate animals. Parasitology, 145(9), 1228-1234. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0031182017002347
Blastocystis is an anaerobic protist, commonly inhabiting the intestinal tract of both humans and other animals. Blastocystis is extremely diverse comprising 17 genetically distinct subtypes in mammals and birds. Pathogenicity of this enteric microbe... Read More about Genetic diversity of Blastocystis in non-primate animals.