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The prevalence of enteric bacterial and parasitic infections among enrolled participants
| Microorganisms | Prevalence N (%) |
|---|---|
| Parasite infection | |
| Blastocystis sp.* | 35 (13.6) |
| Giardia duodenalis* | 13 (5.0) |
| Cryptosporidium sp. | 3 (1.2) |
| Entamoeba coli | 1 (0.4) |
| Bacterial infection | |
| Salmonella sp.* | 11 (4.3) |
| Campylobacter sp. | 2 (0.8) |
Number and prevalence of mixed infections; Blastocystis sp. and G. duodenalis = 2 (0.8%), Blastocystis sp. and Salmonella sp. = 1 (0.4%).
