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Blastocystis hominis is a single-celled eukaryotic organism that inhabits the gastrointestinal tract of humans and various animals. [1] This stramenopile exhibits significant genetic diversity and has become an organism of increasing scientific interest due to its widespread distribution and controversial role in human health. [ 2 ]
Blastocystis is a genus of single-celled parasites belonging to the Stramenopiles that includes algae, diatoms, and water molds.There are several species, living in the gastrointestinal tracts of species as diverse as humans, farm animals, birds, rodents, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and cockroaches. [2]
Blastocystis cysts have been shown to be resistant to chlorination as a treatment method [42] and are among the most resistant cysts to ozone treatment. [ 43 ] Contaminated Food : Contamination of leafy vegetables has been implicated as a potential source for transmission of Blastocystis infection, as well as other gastrointestinal protozoa. [ 44 ]
Thus patients with chronic symptomatic Blastocystis hominis infection due to pathogenic subtypes experience day-to-days changes in their symptoms because of the organisms’ shedding behavior. In addition, clinical and experimental studies have shown that these subtypes have the potential to modulate the host immune response.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is associated with the bacteria enteroaggregative Escherichia coli [68] and Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, [69] the protozoan parasite Giardia lamblia, [70] and pathogenic strains of the protozoan parasite Blastocystis hominis. [71]
Treatment of IBS is carried out to improve symptoms. This may include dietary changes, medication, probiotics, and counseling. [9] [18] Dietary measures include increasing soluble fiber intake, or a diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAPs). The "low FODMAP" diet is meant for short to medium ...
Blastocystis is a single-celled protozoan which infects the large intestine. Physicians report that patients with infection show symptoms of abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. [54] [55] [56] One study found that 43% of IBS patients were infected with Blastocystis versus 7% of controls. [49]
Frederick Madison Allen (March 16, 1879 – April 14, 1957) was an American physician who is best remembered for his carbohydrate-restricted low-calorie diet for sufferers of diabetes mellitus. He was known for developing the "starvation diet" as a treatment.