The stages of Blastocystis have been known for 101 years. However, many facts are still disputed, e.g. even the question whether it is a true pathogen or a commensal present in sometimes life-threatening diarrheas.
The present book evaluates in chapters contributed by renowned researchers the latest findings on:
Landmarks in the discovery of Blastocystis
Epidemiology, transmission and zoonotic potential
Morphology of human and animal Blastocystis isolates
Clinical aspects of Blastocystis infections
Behavioral decision analysis: what makes us...
The stages of Blastocystis have been known for 101 years. However, many facts are still disputed, e.g. even the question whether it is a true patho...
