Rethinking Blastocystis: ubiquity and cyclical abundance in the human gut
Blastocystis, a prevalent eukaryote in human stool, may represent a core but cyclically abundant gut resident rather than a sporadic microorganism. Its fluctuating detectability might reflect host-microbe-environment dynamics and diagnostic limitations. Longitudinal sampling and advanced detection methods are essential to elucidate its ecological role and clinical significance.
Authors
- Eleni Gentekaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3306-6714)
- David Carmena (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4015-8553)
- Anastasios D. Tsaousis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5424-1905)
- Kateřina Jirků‐Pomajbíková (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5411-6082)
- Daisy Shaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6188-8080)
Institutions
- Sewanee: The University of the South (US)
- University of Nicosia (CY)
- University of Kent (GB)
- Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ES)
- University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (CZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Trends in Parasitology
- Published
- 2025-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2025.08.009
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.19
Funders
- European Cooperation in Science and Technology