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 |
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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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