Dientamoeba fragilis associated with microbiome diversity changes in acute gastroenteritis patients

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This study examined the correlation between intestinal protozoans and the bacterial microbiome in faecal samples collected from 463 patients in New Zealand who were diagnosed with gastroenteritis. In comparison to traditional microscopic diagnosis methods, Multiplexed-tandem PCR proved to be more effective in detecting intestinal parasites. Among the identified protozoans, Blastocystis sp. and Dientamoeba fragilis were the most prevalent. Notably, D. fragilis was significantly associated with an increase in the alpha-diversity of host prokaryotic microbes. Although the exact role of Blastocystis sp. and D. fragilis as the primary cause of gastroenteritis remains debatable, our data indicates a substantial correlation between these protozoans and the prokaryote microbiome of their hosts, particularly when compared to other protists or patients with gastroenteritis but no detectable parasitic cause. These findings underscore the significance of comprehending the contributions of intestinal protozoans, specifically D. fragilis, to the development of gastroenteritis and their potential implications for disease management.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:97

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Parasitology international - 97(2023) vom: 10. Dez., Seite 102788

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Muhsin-Sharafaldine, M-R [VerfasserIn]
Abdel Rahman, L [VerfasserIn]
Suwanarusk, R [VerfasserIn]
Grant, J [VerfasserIn]
Parslow, G [VerfasserIn]
French, N [VerfasserIn]
Tan, K S W [VerfasserIn]
Russell, B [VerfasserIn]
Morgan, X C [VerfasserIn]
Ussher, J E [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Blastocystis hominis
Cryptosporidium spp.
Dientamoeba fragilis
Gastroenteritis
Giardia spp.
Journal Article
Microbiome

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Date Completed 06.09.2023

Date Revised 06.09.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.parint.2023.102788

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM359825141