“…5 Although this protozoan is a nonpathogenic commensal, both in vivo and in vitro studies have shown its pathogenic power. 6,7 In symptomatic patients, the clinical consequences of B. hominis infection include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, flatulence, weight loss, and acute or chronic diarrhea. 8,9 In recent years, armed conflicts have been relatively frequent, especially in areas of the Middle East, during which peacekeepers are being exposed to multiple risks to their health and life, including gastrointestinal protozoan infections.…”