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Resistance of Blastocystis hominis cysts to metronidazole.

Abstract
Blastocystis hominis cysts concentrated from faeces were resistant to metronidazole up to a concentration of 5 mg/ml. A cysticidal drug is therefore needed for radical treatment, to avoid relapse and to prevent transmission.
AuthorsV Zaman, M Zaki
JournalTropical medicine & international health : TM & IH (Trop Med Int Health) Vol. 1 Issue 5 Pg. 677-8 (Oct 1996) ISSN: 1360-2276 [Print] England
PMID8911453 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Metronidazole
Topics
  • Animals
  • Blastocystis hominis (drug effects)
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Drug Resistance
  • Feces (parasitology)
  • Humans
  • Metronidazole (pharmacology)

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