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Blastocystis Infections Summary

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Description: Infections with PROTOZOA 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.

Also Known As: Infections, Blastocystis; Blastocystis Infection; Infection, Blastocystis

Key Drugs and Agents for Blastocystis Infections

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Metronidazole (Metric) : 2 results : FDA 61 Generic
  2. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) : 1 result : IBA

Diseases Related to Blastocystis Infections

  1. Peritonitis
  2. Chronic Kidney Failure (Chronic Renal Failure)
  3. Diverticulum

Key Therapies for Blastocystis Infections

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  1. Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) : 1 result

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