Blastocystis and Gut Microbiome: A Review of the Current Understanding | ||
| Aswan University Medical Journal | ||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 25 September 2025 | ||
| Document Type: Review Articles | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/aumj.2025.421265.1254 | ||
| Author | ||
| Shimaa Raefaey Mohamed* | ||
| Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Abstract Blastocystis spp. is an important enteric protozoan. With at least 40 subtypes , this parasite displays extensive genetic diversity. Gut microbiota , comprising multiple beneficial microorganisms, has a significance impact on the host’s health. Research has demonstrated that Blastocystis colonization is associated with increased gut microbiome diversity and reduced Bacteroides, indicating a potential beneficial relation. The bidirectional influence between Blastocystis spp. and gut microbiota is complex, with distinct subtypes can display varying effects on the microbiome. Probiotics are variety of live microorganisms that have good effects on the health. Probiotics may be used in treating symptomatic blastocytosis, but the type and dosage of probiotics used for treatment , as well as their potential impact on Blastocystis species are still uncertain. This review highlights the need for more research to understand the relation between the gut microbiome and Blastocystis spp. with potential implications for development of novel therapeutic strategies . | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Keywords: Blastocystis; Microbiome; Dysbiosis; Probiotics | ||
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