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Blastocystis is anaerobic, unicellular protozoan resides in intestinal tract of human as well as other hosts. It was considered as fungus before, now it has been classified to a protozoa. The pathogenicity of the organism is still doubtful and is the subject of debate. Hence, in this review, we will discuss classification, morphology, lifecycle, pathogenicity, Clinical features, Diagnosis and treatment of Blastocystis.
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