Stool: Blastocystis species – Shipped April 16, 2018
Educational Highlights
- The presence of Blastocystis species in stool samples from patients showing gastrointestinal symptoms does not necessarily imply that symptoms are due to this organism, and other infective and non-infective causes should be investigated.
- Recent studies have shown Blastocystis species, in heavy infections, may cause periodic, mild to moderate diarrhea and intestinal discomfort in children.
