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   What is Blastocystis?
   Where did it come from?
   What are the symptoms?
   What is this rash? (coming soon)
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   How can I be treated?
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Blastocystis News

April 27, 2009 - Denmark's Staatens Serum Institute published study on Blastocystis infection in Denmark, identifying association with IBS, and noting presence of inflammatory bowel disease in patients.

March 27, 2009 - Pasteur Institute publishes study on Blastocystis infection in France (BRF co-authored study)

February 26, 2009 - Read BRF's letter in Lancet Infectious Diseases, "Emerging infectious diseases are not always obvious." 

February 18, 2009 - Dr. Charles H. Zierdt, 30+ year veteran of the NIH, joins BRF Board of Directors

January 15, 2009 - Notes from Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Illness meeting, April, 2008.  BRF's testimony is noted on page 19 (search for Blastocystis).

November 17, 2008 - Corvallis Gazette Times publishes article on impact of long-term Blastocystis infection on local family.

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