Resistance of Blastocystis hominis cysts to metronidazole
Document Type
Article
Department
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Abstract
Blastocystis hominis cysts concentrated from faeces were resistant to metronidazole up to a concentration of 5 mg/ml. A cysticidal drug is therefore needed for radical treatment, to avoid relapse and to prevent transmission.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Tropical Medicine and International Health
Recommended Citation
Zaman, V.,
Zaki, M.
(1996). Resistance of Blastocystis hominis cysts to metronidazole. Tropical Medicine and International Health, 1(5), 677-678.
Available at:
https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_pathol_microbiol/1101
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