Blastocystis species and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Peruvian Adults Attended in a Public Hospital / 감염과화학요법
Infection and Chemotherapy
;
: 374-380, 2021.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-898618
ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of Blastocystis sp. in gastrointestinal symptoms reported by adult patients in a Peruvian hospital. A case-control 31 study was performed at the outpatient clinic. Direct stool examinations were done. One hundred sixty patients were included, 40 cases and 120 controls. Positivity to Blastocystis sp. was associated with dyspepsia (P <0.001), bloating (P <0.001) and abdominal pain (P = 0.03) in patients attending our hospital outpatient clinic.
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Estudo diagnóstico
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Inglês
Revista:
Infection and Chemotherapy
Ano de publicação:
2021
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