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Blastocystis is a unicellular parasite that colonizes the intestines of humans and animals. The life cycle of Blastocystis is not yet understood, and its pathogenic potential is debated.
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Apr 1, 2013 · LIFE CYCLE AND MODE OF REPRODUCTION. The life cycle of Blastocystis is not yet elucidated with surety, due to the lack of a proper animal model. However, some of the assumptions and misleading observations of the past have been proved wrong.
- Subhash Chandra Parija, SS Jeremiah
- 10.4103/2229-5070.113894
- 2013
- Trop Parasitol. 2013 Jan-Jun; 3(1): 17-25.
Mar 22, 2017 · According to a number of studies, the life cycle of Blastocystis and its pathogenic aspects are still unclear. Blastocystis infects at least 5–15% of individuals in developed countries and 50–100% of individuals in developing countries [ 22, 23 ].
- M. Lepczyńska, J. Białkowska, E. Dzika, K. Piskorz-Ogórek, K. Piskorz-Ogórek, J. Korycińska
- 2017
Feb 9, 2023 · Blastocystis is a microscopic parasite that can live in your digestive tract and cause diarrhea, abdominal pain and other gastrointestinal problems. Learn about the transmission, risk factors, prevention and diagnosis of blastocystosis.
Its life cycle includes four stages, a vacuolated stage, most commonly found in stool samples, amoeboid, precystic, and cystic stages. The amoeboid stage reproduces by binary fission, while the cystic stages are considered, by many, the transmissible stages.
Taking into account these observations and those of in vitro encystations studies [Suresh et al. 1993; Villar et al. 1998; Chen et al. 1999], a life cycle for Blastocystis sp. was proposed with the cyst as the infectious stage . Upon ingestion of cysts, the parasite undergoes excystation in the large intestine and develops into vacuolar forms.
May 4, 2022 · Lifecycle: Blastocystis changes shape during its lifecycle. Scientists think these shapes may vary in their disease-causing ability. Intestinal microorganisms: You naturally have different microorganisms in your intestines that are part of your immune system. The makeup of your intestinal tract is unique.
