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

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 o

SUBMITTER: Kotepui M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12364436 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature