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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Evaluation of Common Microscopic Techniques for Detection of Blastocystis hominis
تقييم التقنيات الميكروسكوبية الشائعة للكشف عن المتبرعمة الكيسية البشرية
 
Subject : Scientific Research 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : Blastocystis hominis is the most prevalent eukaryotic intestinal protozoa that colonizes the human gut. Although B. hominis has been associated with intestinal disorders, pathogenicity of this parasite still controversial because most of the carriers are asymptomatic. In this study, a comparison was carried out for sensitivity and specificity among tow common used methods of light microscopy, direct wet smear and Ritchie for the diagnosis B. hominis in human stool samples. Stool samples were collected from 29 Saudi and 111 non-Saudi patients, then examined for the detection of B. hominis. The infection among age group between 31-50 years old and the highest infection rate was among male patients. In addition, the obtained results revealed that 98 samples were positive by direct smears, the sensitivity and specificity were 100% and 75.9% respectively. Meanwhile, Ritchie technique, revealed 86 positive samples, the sensitivity and specificity were 99% and 90.9% respectively. In conclusion from the hygienic point of view, it is necessary to educate and increase the public awareness about intestinal parasitic diseases as potential hazards. Also, for workers, strict mandatory laws have to be cited for periodical medical examination for intestinal parasites. 
ISSN : 1110-5356 
Journal Name : Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology 
Volume : 50 
Issue Number : 1 
Publishing Year : 1441 AH
2020 AD 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Thursday, March 31, 2022 

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Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
وعد ط الدهاسيALDAHHASI, WAAD T.InvestigatorMaster 
فوزية هـ طولةTOULAH, FAWZIA H.ResearcherDoctorate 
ماجد ح واكدWakid, Majed HamdiResearcherDoctoratemwakid@kau.edu.sa

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