Scanning electron microscopy of Blastocystis hominis cysts

Authors

V Zaman, Aga Khan University
J Howe
M Ng

Document Type

Article

Department

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Abstract

Scanning electron microscopy of Blastocystis hominis cysts reveals that some cysts have an outer coat, whereas others are naked. If intact, the outer coat forms a fan-like structure around the cyst and its surface is granular. The fragmented outer coat adheres to other cysts and bacteria, forming irregular clumps.

Publication (Name of Journal)

Parasitology Research

Recommended Citation

Zaman, V., Howe, J., Ng, M. (1998). Scanning electron microscopy of Blastocystis hominis cysts. Parasitology Research, 84(6), 476-477.
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_pathol_microbiol/997