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SynthesisParasite (Paris, France)2025

Prevalence and subtype distribution of Blastocystis infections among community participants in Thailand: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Manas Kotepui, Supaluk Popruk, Kwuntida Uthaisar Kotepui, Frederick Ramirez Masangkay, Kinley Wangdi, Aongart Mahittikorn, Christen Rune Stensvold

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Manas Kotepui *Medical Technology Program, Faculty of Science, Nakhon Phanom University, Nakhon Phanom 48000, Thailand.
Supaluk Popruk *Department of Protozoology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.
Kwuntida Uthaisar KotepuiMedical Technology Program, Faculty of Science, Nakhon Phanom University, Nakhon Phanom 48000, Thailand.
Frederick Ramirez MasangkayDepartment of Medical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santo Tomas, Manila 1008, Philippines.
Kinley WangdiHEAL Global Research Centre, Health Research Institute, Faculty of Health, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia - National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University, Acton, ACT 2601, Australia.
Aongart MahittikornDepartment of Protozoology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.
Christen Rune StensvoldLaboratory of Parasitology, Department of Bacteria, Parasites and Fungi, Statens Serum Institut, Artillerivej 5, DK-2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

A comprehensive understanding of the prevalence and subtype distribution of Blastocystis infections among community participants in Thailand is essential to inform targeted public health interventions. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the overall prevalence of Blastocystis infections and to determine the distribution of subtypes among community participants in Thailand. Relevant studies on Blastocystis infections in community participants in Thailand were searched in PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Ovid, ProQuest, and the Thai-Journal Citation Index. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools. Prevalence estimates and subtype distributions were calculated using random-effects models. A total of 947 articles were identified, with 60 studies included in the systematic review and meta-analysis. The meta-analysis led to an estimated overall prevalence of Blastocystis infections in community participants in Thailand at 8.34% (95% CI: 5.48%-12.51%; I

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BlastocystisBlastocystis InfectionsHumansPrevalenceThailandBlastocystisBlastocystis hominisPrevalenceSubtypeThailand

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PMID40829025
PMCPMC12364436

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