Blastocystis

Blastocystis Infections

Sikkim

Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic

Blastocystosis

Saccharomyces boulardii

Crohn's disease

List of parasites of humans

Entamoeba coli

Irritable bowel syndrome

Discovery of disease-causing pathogens

Nitazoxanide

Blastocystis

List of MeSH codes (C06)

Blue-gray tanager

Infections associated with diseases

Diarrhea

List of MeSH codes (C03)

Immunoglobulin A

Enterocolitis

Antiparasitic

Hydrogenosome

Pyruvate synthase

Fungus

Evidence of common descent

Hominis infection3

• The presence of urticaria associated with Blastocystic Hominis infection has been described in very few studies. (nih.gov)
• Blastocystis hominis infection in long-term care facilities in Taiwan: prevalence and associated clinical factors. (pdf-archive.com)
• My irritable bowel at times would be out of control - and had blastocystis hominis infection. (sambeaupatrick.com)

Giardia5

• Cryptosporidium and Giardia are the 2 most common causes of water-borne parasitic infections leading to diarrhoea (11,12). (who.int)
• The prevalence was 16% for Giardia lamblia , 13% for Entamoeba histolytica / E . d ispar , 8% for Cryptosporidium spp, 5% for Isospora belli , 1.5% for Blastocystis hominis, 2.5% for Ascaris lumbricoides and 2% for Hymnolepis nana . (who.int)
• Giardia is the most common infection. (growyouthful.com)
• The authors found that individuals with Blastocystis and Entamoeba were characterised by eubiosis, while individuals with Giardia were characterised by dysbiosis. (blastocystis.net)
• According to a study published in 2015, ginger has antiparasitic properties effective against Toxoplasma gondii , Giardia lamblia , Trypanosoma brucei brucei, and Blastocystis species. (steptohealth.com)

Parasites12

• Parasites - Blastocystis spp. (cdc.gov)
• Only Blastocystis parasites were detected in stools, appendix, peritoneal liquid, and recto-uterine pouch. (cdc.gov)
• Blastocystis is a genus of anaerobic protozoan parasites that infect humans and a vast range of animal species. (cdc.gov)
• Water-borne parasitic infections are caused by pathogenic parasites found in water. (who.int)
• The intestinal protozoan parasite Blastocystis is one of the most common parasites worldwide in humans and, although its ability to cause human disease has been questioned, some reports have demonstrated that this microorganism is associated to the development of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and to a proinflammatory response, in which the expression of some cytokines is unregulated. (nih.gov)
• It is estimated that as much as 60% of the World's specific defence mechanisms, production of IgA population is infected with intestinal parasites, which antibodies and local cellular immune responses are may play a significant role in morbidity due to intestinal diminished, thus increasing susceptibility to various infections (3). (who.int)
• The rate of infection is remarkably high in Sub-Saharan Africa, After the emergence of AIDS, opportunistic parasites, where the majority of HIV and AIDS cases are known until then solely in veterinary medicine, were no concentrated (5). (who.int)
• Diarrhoea is usually caused by bacteria or bacterial toxins, viral infection, protozoa or parasites. (growyouthful.com)
• The inflammation is usually caused by a viral infection or less often by bacteria, their toxins, or parasites. (growyouthful.com)
• Generally, the infection rate of Blastocystis parasites was 5.2%, and was considerably higher in the age group of 10-14 years (10.6%) than in other age groups (p=0.005). (e-epih.org)
• Water-borne parasitic infections are caused by This review focuses on the main causes of water- pathogenic parasites in water. (who.int)
• Regarding treatment against parasitic infections, researchers Chelsea Marie and William Petri say that "some drugs (anti-parasitic) are specially designed to eliminate parasites. (steptohealth.com)

Subtypes4

• Metataxomics reveals Blastocystis subtypes mixed infections in Colombian children. (bvsalud.org)
• Besides, mixed infections of subtypes ST1 + ST3 were spotted in 16% of the analyzed stool samples. (bvsalud.org)
• Blastocystis in humans consists of at least 9 genetic subtypes. (nih.gov)
• Different subtypes of Blastocystis may be associated with differences in pathogenicity and symptomatology. (nih.gov)

Entamoeba1

• These include protozoal infections: amoebiasis (Entamoeba spp. (who.int)

Humans3

• Epidemiology and Infection is a fully open access journal publishing original reports and reviews on all aspects of infection in humans and animals. (cambridge.org)
• Nevertheless, there is an interesting opinion paper with the title "Eradication of Blastocystis in humans--really necessary for all? (blastocystis.net)
• Blastocystis hominis is a very common large intestinal protozoan with global prevalence in humans and non-human hosts. (e-epih.org)

Parasitology1

• I'm very pleased to announce the Special Issue on Blastocystis recently appearing in Parasitology International - go here for the list of contents. (blastocystis.net)

Enteric infections3

• and its association with enteric infections and environmental enteric dysfunction among slum-dwelling malnourished adults in Bangladesh. (nih.gov)
• These the main clinical manifestation of the disease caused by enteric infections frequently cause severe diarrhoea, them is diarrhoea (6). (who.int)
• This study emphasizes the importance of laboratory diagnosis of enteric infections and the need for better clinical data collection to improve management of disease risk factors in the community. (who.int)

Prevalence8

• The prevalence of Blastocystis infection was 38% in patients from the Department of Tropical Medicine and 18% in patients from other departments. (nih.gov)
• Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus and its association with hepatitis B, C, and D virus infection among incarcerated male substance abusers in Taiwan. (pdf-archive.com)
• The Rising Challenge of Community Medicine: High Prevalence of Human immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Virus Infections in Illicit Drug Users. (pdf-archive.com)
• 200 cells/µL) and the prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp, Isospora belli , and Blastocystis hominis . (who.int)
• Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among mentally disabled young people in Hamadan, western Islamic Republic of Iran. (who.int)
• Conclusions: The high prevalence rate of intestinal protozoan infection reflects poor personal hygiene among the stu-dents and inappropriate environmental conditions. (who.int)
• the aim of this study was to estimate the apparent (ap) and estimated prevalence (ep) of exposure to srlv infection in wild ruminants from poland. (liverpool.ac.uk)
• Lhotská Z. , Jirků M. , Hložková O. , Brožová K. , Jirsová D. , Stensvold C., Kolísko M. , Jirků-Pomajbíková K. (2020) A Study on the Prevalence and Subtype Diversity of the Intestinal Protist Blastocystis sp. (cas.cz)

Protozoa2

• These pathogens affecting HIV infected patients, constituting a infections are caused both by protozoa and helminths and major secondary aggravating factor of the disease. (who.int)
• IBS is commonly caused by infection with hard-to-identify protozoa such as Blastocystis hominis and Dientamoeba fragilis . (growyouthful.com)

20212

• 9. Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection and associated factors among Bangladeshi slum and non-slum dwellers in pre-COVID-19 vaccination era: October 2020 to February 2021. (nih.gov)
• Online scientific databases, mainly PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Google Scholar, and MEDLINE were searched for the main water-borne parasitic infections in MENA countries during 1990-2021. (who.int)

Pathogenicity1

• Despite increasing reports that Blastocystis infection is associated with digestive symptoms, its pathogenicity remains controversial. (cdc.gov)

Parasitic infections are among2

• Intestinal parasitic infections are among intestinal opportunistic agents, such as Cryptosporidium the most common infections world-wide. (who.int)
• Background: Intestinal parasitic infections are among the most common public health problems in populations with poor hygiene. (who.int)

Susceptibility1

• Our results suggest that some IL-8 and IL-10 SNPs could change individual susceptibility increasing the relative risk in the development of IBS in Blastocystis carriers. (nih.gov)

Intestinal parasitic infections1

• Poverty, illiteracy, lack of sanitation, lack of clean water, and the hot and humid tropical climate are all factors that contribute to intestinal parasitic infections. (e-afr.org)

Dientamoeba1

• I will be there doing my best to deliver a stimulating talk on current knowledge and advances in Blastocystis and Dientamoeba research. (blastocystis.net)

Subtype3

• Following treatment, resolution of clinical symptoms did not occur and follow-up testing revealed ongoing infection with the same subtype. (ox.ac.uk)
• Diagnosis and subtype analysis of Blastocystis sp. (nih.gov)
• Advanced microscopy on two samples and sequence-confirmed PCR on a third sample from the same individual were used for Blastocystis diagnosis and subtype analyses on routine clinical samples in a university hospital. (nih.gov)

Chronic4

• This case helps to encourage studies to establish an association between the infection by Blastocystis hominis and the presence of chronic angioedema which does not respond to standard treatment, as this condition can seriously affect the quality of life of sufferers. (nih.gov)
• This study highlights the lack of efficacy of several commonly used antimicrobial regimens in the treatment of Blastocystis and the chronic nature of some infections. (ox.ac.uk)
• Classic clinical features of infection include gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, anorexia, flatulence, and acute or chronic diarrhea. (cdc.gov)
• In all hosts, Toxoplasma establishes long-term chronic infections that persist for life despite the induction of strong immunity. (nih.gov)

Detection4

• Conventionally, the detection of this parasite is based on microscopic or PCR methods , which offer meager or null performance in detecting mixed infections . (bvsalud.org)
• infection, which is a high frequency of detection in comparison to previous reports from industrialized countries. (nih.gov)
• Development and evaluation of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) technique for rapid, accurate, and specific detection of Blastocystis spp. (e-epih.org)
• Comparison of molecular diagnostic approaches for the detection and differentiation of the intestinal protist Blastocystis sp. (cas.cz)

Organisms3

• A full understanding of the biology of Blastocystis and its relationship to other organisms is not clear, but is an active area of research. (cdc.gov)
• Infections with organisms of the genus BLASTOCYSTIS . (nih.gov)
• The incidence of intestinal parasitic longer considered commensal organisms, and they infections is 50% in developed countries, whereas it currently are recognized as common opportunist reaches up to 95% in developing countries. (who.int)

Gastroenteritis1

• Here, we report the case of a pediatric patient infected with Blastocystis that was manifested by gastroenteritis associated with suppurative appendicitis and peritonitis. (cdc.gov)

Severe diarrhoea1

• Clostridium difficile is an antibiotic-resistant infection causing severe diarrhoea. (growyouthful.com)

Bacterial3

• peri-op prophylaxis to reduce incidence of post-op bacterial infections in patients at high risk for such infections. (mims.com)
• Bacterial infection. (growyouthful.com)
• Common bacterial infections include Campylobacter, Salmonellae, Shigellae and some strains of Escherichia coli . (growyouthful.com)

Diarrhoea3

• Zinc sufficiency is required for the production of strong stomach acid to digest proteins, prevent diarrhoea, protect against ulcers and other infections, and many other digestive problems. (growyouthful.com)
• infections leading to diarrhoea ( 11,12) . (who.int)
• The objective of this cross-sectional study is to detect diarrhoea-causing protozoan parasitic infection by direct smear test in Wasit district. (e-afr.org)

Schistosoma2

• and helminth infections: particularly schistosomiasis (Schistosoma spp. (who.int)
• A 6 years study from Senegal, Africa, details the seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis and rubella infection in one original article [ 9 ] while another article from Egypt describes the morbidity markers among Schistosoma mansoni patients. (lww.com)

Patients6

• Patients then underwent secondary treatment with a variety of antimicrobial agents but remained symptomatic with Blastocystis spp. (ox.ac.uk)
• With a combined gold standard of sequence-confirmed PCR and positive advanced microscopy, 107 out of 442 (24.2%) patients were diagnosed with Blastocystis. (nih.gov)
• Since inflammatory cytokine gene polymorphisms might have a role in the pathophysiology of IBS, we assessed the role of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for interleukin (IL)-8 and IL-10, in previously collected DNA samples from IBS patients and controls, with or without Blastocystis infection. (nih.gov)
• I am a nurse and contracted C. diff while caring for patients suffering from this horrible infection. (cdc.gov)
• The C diff Foundation hosts a 24-hour hotline to support patients, families, and health care providers through the difficulties of a C. diff infection (1-844-FOR-CDIF). (cdc.gov)
• Our primary focus is Toxoplasma , a serious pathogen capable of causing lethal infections in the developing fetus, immunocompromised patients, and blinding chorioretinitis in both children and adults. (nih.gov)

Species3

• The species B. hominis is responsible for most infections. (nih.gov)
• species other than cattle have been shown to be infected with the virus, thereby providing a potential source of infection for livestock. (liverpool.ac.uk)
• the following species have been responsible for zoonotic infections: onchocerca cervicalis, o. dewittei japonica, o. gutturosa, o. (liverpool.ac.uk)

Difficile1

• infections with C. difficile increased with age. (who.int)

Pathogen1

• nor should they expect to see data from seminal studies that challenge the view that Blastocystis is a possible pathogen. (blastocystis.net)

Clinical2

• The field covered is broad and includes the zoonoses, tropical infections, food hygiene, vaccine studies, statistics and the clinical, social and public-health aspects of infectious disease. (cambridge.org)
• 10 ] Blastocystis remains an enigmatic parasite and its presence, along with pathological and clinical findings, features in a well-designed study from Egypt. (lww.com)

Cryptosporidiosis1

• In this hospital-based population from Honduras, HIV infection was a risk factor for cryptosporidiosis and cystoisosporiasis, but not for cyclosporiasis. (bvsalud.org)

Diagnosis1

• Before commencing this or any treatment aimed at a vaginal infection, it is important that you have a diagnosis by a qualified health-care professional in order to establish whether your symptoms are in fact being caused by a yeast infection. (yeastinfection.org)

Epidemiology2

• infection of wild ruminants in close contact with affected domesticated small ruminants has been proposed as an actor in srlv epidemiology, but studies are limited. (liverpool.ac.uk)
• Molecular epidemiology and subtyping of Blastocystis sp. (e-epih.org)

Center for Infection1

• 1 Department of Medical Microbiology, Center for Infection and Immunity Amsterdam (CINIMA), Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. (nih.gov)

Incidence2

• showed increased incidence in summer months (December to February), while rotavirus infections peaked in the cooler months (June to November). (who.int)
• Finally, the incidence of parasitic infections is high and is influenced by personal hygiene. (e-afr.org)

Seroprevalence1

• seroprevalence of small ruminant lentivirus (srlv) infection in wild cervids in poland. (liverpool.ac.uk)

Digestive1

• Live cultures such as kefir and sauerkraut build up the body's healthy digestive bacteria and prevent further infection. (growyouthful.com)

Tropical Medicine1

• Led by Dr Alison Jacob and Dr Graham Clark, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, our group just published an article on a comparative study of Blastocystis mitochondrial genomes. (blastocystis.net)

Genetic1

• Even though, genetic studies on Blastocystis sp. (bvsalud.org)

Detect3

• This approach allowed us to detect Blastocystis sp. (bvsalud.org)
• The samples studied were used to detect the presence of intestinal parasite infection, and pre-tested formulations were used in the study. (e-afr.org)
• Prognosis was adjusted for demographic parameters such as age, sex and place of residence, and the history of diarrhea was recorded by direct smear microscopy to detect intestinal parasite infection. (e-afr.org)

Common2

• Blastocystis is a common microscopic organism that inhabits the intestine and is found throughout the world. (cdc.gov)
• Parasitic infections are more common in rural and under developed areas. (steptohealth.com)

Healthcare2

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): During the care of a patient diagnosed with a C. diff infection, following infection-control policies, healthcare and environmental service professionals are to wear PPE to minimize exposure to serious workplace illnesses (acute care, long-term care, and home care environments). (cdc.gov)
• Communication: Contacting and alerting other healthcare facilities, prior to transferring a patient, to report an active C. diff infection to implement and follow contact precautions and isolation policies. (cdc.gov)

Inactivation1

• Studies investigating their cell and molecular biology have identified unique paradigms of eukaryotic pathogenesis, including antigenic variation, virulence shifts, RNA editing, and inactivation of host immune signaling networks to promote infection competency. (nih.gov)

AIDS1

• Hand-washing (aka hand-hygiene) practiced and repeated frequently with correct technique aids removes harmful germs, provides patient safety, and adheres to infection control policies. (cdc.gov)

Article1

• This article reports long-term infection and treatment failure in 18 symptomatic individuals infected with Blastocystis spp. (ox.ac.uk)

Mentally1

• It is a physically, mentally, and financially debilitating infection. (cdc.gov)

Viral2

• Viral infection. (growyouthful.com)
• An otherwise healthy person normally recovers from a viral infections in a few days given sufficient good food and clean water. (growyouthful.com)

Antibodies1

• Polycional sera raised against antigen prepared from xenic culture of Blastocystis produced a smear reaction on the immunoblot, while antibodies raised against antigens prepared from axenic culture (isolate q gave prominent reaction bands. (um.edu.my)

Proteins1

• How the genes are expressed to produce functional proteins remains a mystery, - just one more peculiarity of Blastocystis ! (blastocystis.net)

Treatment3

• It also demonstrates the need for further research into treatment options for Blastocystis infection. (ox.ac.uk)
• The C diff Foundation was brought to fruition in 2012 with a mission to provide education and advocate for C. diff infection prevention, treatment, and environmental safety worldwide. (cdc.gov)
• The report stresses that Malaysian authorities must implement strategies that provide better water treatment to avoid the emergence of blastocystis. (news-medical.net)

High1

• No precise statistics exist regarding the geographical distribution of Blastocystis that would enable the identification of high-risk communities. (e-epih.org)

Urticaria1

• The angioedema and urticaria, as well as the intestinal infection, were successfully treated with paramomycin sulphate. (nih.gov)