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

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...

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Autores principales:	Danuta Kosik-Bogacka, Małgorzata Lepczyńska, Karolina Kot, Małgorzata Szkup, Natalia Łanocha-Arendarczyk, Ewa Dzika, Elżbieta Grochans
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Publicado:	BMC 2021
Materias:	Blastocystis subtypes Socio-demographic and epidemiological factors Hematological profile Pre- and perimenopausal women Infectious and parasitic diseases RC109-216
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:2539b53cc3434451a51be64f954e29242021-11-08T11:18:32ZPrevalence, subtypes and risk factors of Blastocystis spp. infection among pre- and perimenopausal women10.1186/s12879-021-06815-z1471-2334https://doaj.org/article/2539b53cc3434451a51be64f954e29242021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06815-zhttps://doaj.org/toc/1471-2334Abstract 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.Danuta Kosik-BogackaMałgorzata LepczyńskaKarolina KotMałgorzata SzkupNatalia Łanocha-ArendarczykEwa DzikaElżbieta GrochansBMCarticleBlastocystis subtypesSocio-demographic and epidemiological factorsHematological profilePre- and perimenopausal womenInfectious and parasitic diseasesRC109-216ENBMC Infectious Diseases, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2021)
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topic	Blastocystis subtypes Socio-demographic and epidemiological factors Hematological profile Pre- and perimenopausal women Infectious and parasitic diseases RC109-216
spellingShingle	Blastocystis subtypes Socio-demographic and epidemiological factors Hematological profile Pre- and perimenopausal women Infectious and parasitic diseases RC109-216 Danuta Kosik-Bogacka Małgorzata Lepczyńska Karolina Kot Małgorzata Szkup Natalia Łanocha-Arendarczyk Ewa Dzika Elżbieta Grochans Prevalence, subtypes and risk factors of Blastocystis spp. infection among pre- and perimenopausal women
description	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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author	Danuta Kosik-Bogacka Małgorzata Lepczyńska Karolina Kot Małgorzata Szkup Natalia Łanocha-Arendarczyk Ewa Dzika Elżbieta Grochans
author_facet	Danuta Kosik-Bogacka Małgorzata Lepczyńska Karolina Kot Małgorzata Szkup Natalia Łanocha-Arendarczyk Ewa Dzika Elżbieta Grochans
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title	Prevalence, subtypes and risk factors of Blastocystis spp. infection among pre- and perimenopausal women
title_short	Prevalence, subtypes and risk factors of Blastocystis spp. infection among pre- and perimenopausal women
title_full	Prevalence, subtypes and risk factors of Blastocystis spp. infection among pre- and perimenopausal women
title_fullStr	Prevalence, subtypes and risk factors of Blastocystis spp. infection among pre- and perimenopausal women
title_full_unstemmed	Prevalence, subtypes and risk factors of Blastocystis spp. infection among pre- and perimenopausal women
title_sort	prevalence, subtypes and risk factors of blastocystis spp. infection among pre- and perimenopausal women
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Prevalence, subtypes and risk factors of Blastocystis spp. infection among pre- and perimenopausal women

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