Presentation
Many cytoplasmic vesicles lined with ribosomes are present. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Asymptomatic
Asymptomatic infected individuals harboring genotypes II, III and IV exhibited mild to moderate inflammatory changes. Genotype I isolates were not detected in asymptomatic infected group. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Military Personnel
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of B. hominis in Polish military personnel returning from peacekeeping missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. In total, 1,826 stool samples were examined. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Gastrointestinal
- Diarrhea
Only the associations between infection with B. hominis and E. nana with diarrhea were statistically significant. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Abdominal Pain
The mean number of B. hominis was significantly high in patients complaining of diarrhoea and abdominal pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
All patients had abdominal pain, as it was a selection criterion. [journals.lww.com]
- Tenesmus
Four weeks post transplant she developed tenesmus, mucoid stool mixed with blood and lower abdominal pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Diarrhoea was seen in 53 (26%) while constipation, constipation alternating with diarrhoea and tenesmus were observed in a few patients. 49 out of 58 patients with an increased gastro-colic reflex were positive for blastocystis hominis (84%). [journals.lww.com]
- Melena
He denied any unintentional weight loss, nausea, vomiting, intermittent constipation, melena, hematemesis, fevers or chills. He also denied any recent travel, sick contacts, changes in dietary habits or any recent antibiotic use. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Lower Abdominal Pain
Four weeks post transplant she developed tenesmus, mucoid stool mixed with blood and lower abdominal pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Skin
- Angioedema
In this case report we describe a 49 year-old man who presented with chronic urticaria, angioedema and soft stool consistency. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Abstract Urticaria and angioedema are easily recognized disorders, but in at least 70 percent of individuals, chronic episodes of urticaria are of unknown causes. [aaaai.org]
- Cutaneous Manifestation
Cutaneous manifestations were not related to a specific inducing factor, had no benefit from antihystamine and steroid drugs and were associated sometimes with mild gastroentric disorders. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Insect Bite
Acute urticaria has many causative factors, which may include infections, medications (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, contraceptives and others), insect bites, physical stimuli, allergens or underlying systemic disorders. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Workup
It may be identified during a workup for gastrointestinal symptoms, usually in stool examined for ova and parasites. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
X-Ray
- Colonic Stricture
We describe a case in which B hominis was identified by cytologic examination in a patient with Crohn's disease who underwent colonoscopy and brushing of a transverse colon stricture. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
[…] anti-protozoan treatment Australas J Dermatol. 2006 May;47(2):117-9. [aaaai.org]
Prognosis
(Outcomes/Resolutions) The prognosis of Blastocystis Hominis Infection can depend on the overall health of the affected individual. [dovemed.com]
Prognosis Blastocystis can remain in the intestines for weeks, months, or years. Some patients with this organism in their stools who have symptoms improve with no treatment at all. [diagnose-me.com]
I think I read in a paper that long-term prognosis was worse for those that underwent treatment. I tried to read the papers about blastocystis and I couldn't reach any conclusion other that no one understands it. [ibsgroup.org]
Etiology
Conclusion : Blastocystis hominis could be the etiology of chronic urticaria. Downloads Download data is not yet available. [jhsci.ba]
Extensive evaluation failed to reveal any other potential etiologic agent of acute colitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Epidemiology
The aim of this study was to evaluate the molecular epidemiology of B. hominis and its subtype distribution in Ahvaz, southwest of Iran. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
SYMTOMATOLOGY AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH Blastocystis hominis INFECTION. Parasitol. latinoam. [online]. 2002, vol.57, n.3-4, pp.96-102. ISSN 0717-7712. http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0717-77122002000300003. [scielo.conicyt.cl]
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 [books.google.ro]
Pathophysiology
The pathophysiologic mechanism of the diarrhea is not clear. Not all patients having large parasite burdens are symptomatic. Metronidazole, 1 to 2 gm/day orally in divided doses, is the treatment of choice. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] variety of disorders, such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, constipation, flatulence, chronic gastrointestinal illnesses (irritable bowel syndrome), and skin rash or urticaria. results support the hypothesis that Blastocystis might be linked to the pathophysiology [alexmanos.co.uk]
Pathophysiological variability of different genotypes of human Blastocystis hominis Egyptian isolates in experimentally infected rats. Parasitol Res. 2008; 102 (5): 853-60[ DOI ][ PubMed ] 10. Kaya S, Cetin ES, Aridogan BC, Arikan S, Demirci M. [jjmicrobiol.com]
Furazolidone is another drug with anti Blastocystis activity and to date no subtype dependent variation has been observed for this drug. [12] Cysteine proteases play an important role in the cell cycle and pathophysiology of Blastocystis and induce up [tropicalparasitology.org]
Prevention
For the first time in the literature we show that eradication of Blastocystis hominis can prevent the development of both symptomatic Hashimoto's thyroiditis and chronic urticaria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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A.S., USA How to Prevent Getting Blastocystis Hominis or Dientamoeba Fragilis Wash your hands with soap and warm water after using the toilet and before handling food. Teach children the importance of washing hands to prevent infection. [allergymedicaluk.com]