High levels of oxidative stress in rats infected with Blastocystis hominis

• Main Authors: Chandramathi, S., Suresh, K., Shuba, S., Mahmood, A., Kuppusamy, U.R.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2010
• Subjects: R Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/8183/1/Chandramathi-2010-High_levels_of_oxida.pdf; http://eprints.um.edu.my/8183/; http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=7398952

Objective: Numerous studies have revealed the presence of oxidative stress in parasitic infections. However, such studies were lacking in the Malaysian population. Previously, we have provided evidence that oxidative stress is elevated in Malaysians infected with intestinal parasites. Stool examinat...