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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.

More Items (coming soon)

Liona, Connecticut

Received October 30, 2009

Listen to Liona's Audio Testimony  (WAV File - 500K)

Hi, my name is Liona, and I'm calling from Connecticut.  I wanted to add support to Representative Schrader to get some more attention paid to Blastocystis hominis.  It has effected me and some of my family and friends.  Hopefully the NIH and CDC will get something going.  So you have my support.  Thank you.