Publications by authors named "Mourad Belaouni"
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- Blastocystis is an intestinal protist found in humans and animals, but its impact on health is debated. This study examined faecal samples from 105 people in Meknes, Morocco, finding a 51.4% infection rate without significant differences between those with and without symptoms.
- The research identified three main subtypes of Blastocystis, with ST3 being the most common, and highlighted certain genetic variants associated with flatulence.
- This is the first study exploring the prevalence and genetic diversity of Blastocystis in this region.
Blastocystosis is an infection caused by Blastocystis sp., which colonizes the digestive tract of various hosts, including humans, although its pathogenicity is debated. It is crucial to detect and distinguish the different forms of Blastocystis to understand better its impact on human health and its epidemiological evolution.
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