A survey of Blastocystis in reptiles.
A total of 28 species of reptiles were investigated for Blastocystis using light microscopy and in vitro culture in biphasic egg slant medium. Blastocystis species were detected in 8 (28.6%) of these 28 species in 3 tortoises (Geochelone elephantopus, G. elegans and G. carbonaria), 3 snakes (Boiga dendrophilla, Python reticulatus and Elaphe radiata), 1 crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) and 1 iguana lizard (Cyclura cornuta). The reptilian Blastocystis appeared to be morphologically similar to B. hominis.
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Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge.
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Zaman
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D000489:Alligators and Crocodiles / Q000469:parasitology; D000818:Animals; D000836:Animals, Zoo / Q000469:parasitology*; D016844:Blastocystis / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D016776:Blastocystis Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D003470:Culture Media; D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology; D007076:Iguanas / Q000469:parasitology; D012104:Reptiles / Q000469:parasitology*; D012846:Singapore / Q000453:epidemiology; D012911:Snakes / Q000469:parasitology; D014426:Turtles / Q000469:parasitology
D003470:Culture Media