Resistance towards metronidazole in Blastocystis sp.: A pathogenic consequence

Blastocsytis sp. is a protozoan parasite that has been linked to common gastrointestinal illnesses. Metronidazole, the first line therapy, was reported to show frequent inefficacy. Previously, Blastocystis sp. isolated from different population showed varying metronidazole resistance. However, the e...

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Main Authors: Rajamanikam, Arutchelvan, Ho, Shiaw Hooi, Kudva, Madhav, Samudi, Chandramathi, Kumar, Suresh
Format: Article
Published: Public Library of Science 2019
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Online Access:http://eprints.um.edu.my/23694/
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0212542
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