Zoonotic Transmission of <i>Blastocystis</i> Subtype 1 among People in Eastern Communities of Thailand: Organic Fertilizer from Pig Feces as a Potential Source
Toon Ruang-areerate, Phunlerd Piyaraj, Picha Suwannahitatorn, Panthita Ruang‐areerate, Thunyapit Thita, Tawee Naaglor, Umaporn Witee, Boonsub Sakboonyarat, Saovanee Leelayoova, Mathirut Mungthin
Abstract
Blastocystis sp. remains a public health problem among people, particularly in rural areas of many developing countries. The infection usually reflects poor sanitation in communities by waterborne, zoonotic, and person-to-person transmission.
Topics & Concepts
BlastocystisFecesSanitationTransmission (telecommunications)Veterinary medicineImproved sanitationBiologyEnvironmental healthZoonosisPig farmingEcologyMedicineAnimal productionPathologyElectrical engineeringAnimal scienceEngineeringParasitic Infections and DiagnosticsParasitic infections in humans and animalsAmoebic Infections and Treatments