Researchers from Oregon State University, publishing in the journal PLOS-One, report that Blastocystis infection is highly prevalent in animals studied at a local animal shelter.
The researchers report that Blastocystis was found in 10/103 (9.7%) shelter-resident canines, and 12/103 (11.65%) shelter-resident felines. In contrast, Blastocystis was not detected in any of the pets owned by families in the study.
For details, or to view the study, follow this link to PLOS-One.