Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Epidemiology of Human Blastocystis spp. Infection in Malaysia.

ABSTRACT: Blastocystis spp. is a unicellular enteric protozoan parasite in humans with a controversial role in disease etiology. It is common in developing countries among immunocompromised patients and people who have close contact with animals. In this study, we have systematically reviewed previous studies on the distribution and genotypes of human Blastocystis infection in Peninsular Malaysia. Studies examining the prevalence of Blastocystis in diverse demographics, including rural, urban, comorbid conditions, and high-risk populations, were taken into consideration. The infection has been reported in nine states; the total percentage of infection was 17.8% (1671/9397), with the most cases in Pahang (27.3%) and the least in Johor (3.4%). Molecular studies revealed the presen

SUBMITTER: Kumarasamy V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10457748 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature