Subtype distribution of blastocystis isolates in Sebha, Libya

• Main Authors: Abdulsalam, A.M., Ithoi, I., Al-Mekhlafi, H.M., Al-Mekhlafi, A.M., Ahmed, A., Surin, J.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Public Library of Science 2013
• Subjects: Q Science (General); R Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/10531/1/Subtype_distribution_of_Blastocystis_isolates_in_Sebha%2C_Libya.pdf; http://eprints.um.edu.my/10531/

Blastocystis is a genetically diverse and a common intestinal parasite of humans with a controversial pathogenic potential. This study was carried out to identify the Blastocystis subtypes and their association with demographic and socioeconomic factors among outpatients living in Sebha city, Libya