Shape and Size

size ranges from 4-10 micrometers

Genome Information

Blastocystis hominis isolate Singapore isolate B: GenBank: CABX00000000.1, DNA linear, total length: 18.8172 Mb, GC%: 45.3, Protein 6,020, Gene 6,020 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genome/299

Food Source

ingestion of contaminated food products

Pathological Factor

Blastocystis infection may result in a variety of pathological outcomes such as secretory IgA degradation, barrier function compromise, host cell apoptosis, and induction of proinflammatory cytokines. SIgA degradation and barrier disruption may promote the growth and invasion of local gastrointestinal pathogens or the expansion of commensal organisms.

Disease

Blastocystocis

Symptoms

symptoms associated with the infection are diarrhea,constipation, nausea, abdominal cramps, bloating, excessive gas, and anal itching.

Affected Body Organs

Gastro-intestinal organs