Blastocystis hominis may be a potential cause of intestinal disease.
Scand J Infect Dis
; 23(3): 389-90, 1991.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-1882204
ABSTRACT
Blastocystis hominis is a common inhabitant of the human bowel. It is now increasingly recognized as a potential cause of diarrhea. This article presents 12 cases of prolonged or recurrent diarrhea associated with B. hominis found in a large number. No other intestinal parasites were recognized. All patients responded to metronidazole. This report confirms that B. hominis may be a cause of intestinal disease.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Diarrhea
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Eukaryota
Limits:
Adult
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Scand J Infect Dis
Year:
1991
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Yugoslavia