The associated risk of Blastocystis infection in cancer: A case control study

Abstract

Cancer patients have a higher risk of <i>Blastocystis</i> infection compared to CF individuals (OR=2.98, <i>P</i>=0.022). Increased risk of <i>Blastocystis</i> infection was associated with CRC patients (OR=5.66, <i>P</i>=0.009). Nevertheless, further studies are required to understand the underlying mechanisms of <i>Blastocystis</i> and cancer association.