Blastocystis subtype 5: Predominant subtype on pig farms, Thailand

• Main Authors: Ai rada Pintong, Suparat Sunyanusin, Rapeepan Prasertbun, Aongart Mahittikorn, Hirotake Mori, Tanasak Changbunjong, Chalit Komalamisra, Yaowalark Sukthana, Supaluk Popruk
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: Immunology and Microbiology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/45924

© 2018 The Authors Blastocystis is a unicellular protist most commonly detected in humans and a variety of animals. The predominant mode of its transmission is the fecal–oral route, but its zoonotic potential is not completely understood. The objective of this study was to determine the presence and...