S. Pugazhendhi

Beyond Pathogen or Commensal: Emerging Evidence on Blastocystis in Food, Environment, and Human Health.

BACKGROUND Blastocystis sp. is a predominant anaerobic eukaryote of the human gastrointestinal tract, with carriage rates exceeding 50% in some populations, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, using molecular methods. Despite its widespread occurrence, its clinical importance continues to be a matter of d...