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Blastocystis hominis--a potential intestinal pathogen.

1989; National Institutes of Health; Volume: 151; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

Rachelle Babb, Stefan Wagener,

Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics

The parasite Blastocystis hominis has been found in 10% to 18% of stool specimens submitted to microbiology laboratories. Controversy exists as to whether this organism can cause illness in humans. We have reviewed the records of 65 symptomatic patients with B hominis in their stool. We conclude that B hominis is a potential pathogen that may or may not require drug therapy depending on the overall clinical circumstances, the severity of symptoms, and the presence of other pathogenic organisms.