Table 4.
Frequency of Blastocystis sp. according to clinical manifestation among individuals who referred to the medical laboratories in Ahvaz (N=618
| Clinical features | Examined individuals (N) | Infected with Blastocystis sp N (%) | P. value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stomach pain | |||
| Yes No |
181 437 |
51 (28.2%) 94 (21.5%) |
0.094 |
| Diarrhea | |||
| Yes No |
61 557 |
22 (36.1%) 123 (22.1%) |
0.014 |
| Dysentery | |||
| Yes No |
6 612 |
3 (50%) 142 (23.2%) |
0.145 |
| Vomiting | |||
| Yes No |
31 586 |
6 (19.4%) 138 (23.5%) |
0.749 |
| Nausea | |||
| Yes No |
90 528 |
28 (31.1%) 117 (22.2%) |
0.086 |
| Constipation | |||
| Yes No |
18 600 |
5 (27.8%) 140 (23.3%) |
0.876 |
| In appetence | |||
| Yes No |
209 409 |
61 (29.2%) 84 (20.5%) |
0.21 |
| Group study | |||
| Patients Asymptomatic individuals Total |
362 256 618 |
96 (26.51%) 50 (19.53%) 146 (23.6%) |
0.017 |