Kate Osborne - MSc, BSc (HONS), Dip BCNH, AFMCP

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Blastocystis species

A common single-celled organism found in the human intestinal tract. Its role as a pathogen is debated; some subtypes are associated with gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain, while others may be commensal.