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Blastocystis Infections

MESHD016776

Infections with organisms of the genus BLASTOCYSTIS. The species B. hominis is responsible for most infections. Parasitologic surveys have generally found small numbers of this species in human stools, but higher positivity rates and organism numbers in AIDS patients and other immunosuppressed patients (IMMUNOCOMPROMISED HOST). Symptoms include ABDOMINAL PAIN; DIARRHEA; CONSTIPATION; VOMITING; and FATIGUE.

Synonyms

  • Infections, Blastocystis
  • Blastocystis Infection
  • Infection, Blastocystis
  • Blastocystis hominis Infections
  • Blastocystis hominis Infection
  • Infection, Blastocystis hominis
  • Infections, Blastocystis hominis

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:26:01.302Z