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Published in: BMC Infectious Diseases 1/2021

Open Access 01-12-2021 | Research

Prevalence, subtypes and risk factors of Blastocystis spp. infection among pre- and perimenopausal women

Authors: Danuta Kosik-Bogacka, Małgorzata Lepczyńska, Karolina Kot, Małgorzata Szkup, Natalia Łanocha-Arendarczyk, Ewa Dzika, Elżbieta Grochans

Published in: BMC Infectious Diseases | Issue 1/2021

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Abstract

Background

Blastocystis spp. are considered pathogenic or commensal organisms, although the majority of researchers suggest that these are neglected pathogens. The main aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and subtype distribution of Blastocystis spp. in pre- and perimenopausal women, with respect to socio-demographic (age and place of residence), and epidemiological factors, as well as drinking tap water, contact with domestic animals, traveling abroad, health status, and presence of gastrointestinal symptoms. Additionally, the objective was to compare hematological and biochemical parameters of Blastocystis spp. infected and uninfected women.

Methods

The study included 425 women aged 45–60. Their stool samples were examined microscopically and analyzed by a conventional polymerase chain reaction (cPCR).

Results

Blastocystis spp. were detected in 6.1% of pre- and perimenopausal women. Molecular analysis of the stool samples identified seven Blastocystis subtypes (ST1–ST4, ST6, ST7, and ST9). Blastocystis subtypes 2 and 3 were the most prevalent. The presence of Blastocystis spp. was not significantly related to socio-demographic and epidemiological factors. There were also no significant associations between Blastocystis spp. and blood parameters, or gastrointestinal symptoms.

Conclusion

This study complements the limited available data on the prevalence of Blastocystis spp. in pre- and perimenopausal women. It is also the first report showing the presence of Blastocystis subtype 9 in Poland.
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Title
Prevalence, subtypes and risk factors of Blastocystis spp. infection among pre- and perimenopausal women
Authors
Danuta Kosik-Bogacka
Małgorzata Lepczyńska
Karolina Kot
Małgorzata Szkup
Natalia Łanocha-Arendarczyk
Ewa Dzika
Elżbieta Grochans
Publication date
01-12-2021
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Infectious Diseases / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2334
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06815-z

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