Table 1.
Prevalence and subtype distribution of Blastocystis in giant pandas, red pandas, and birds.
| Hosts (Scientific name) | No. of examined | No. of positive | Prevalence (%) | 95% CI | Subtypes (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mammals | |||||
| Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) | 81 | 10 | 12.3 | 5.1–19.5 | ST1 (10) |
| Red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) | 23 | 2 | 8.7 | −2.8–20.2 | ST1 (2) |
| Subtotal | 104 | 12 | 11.5 | 5.3–17.7 | ST1 (12) |
| Birds | |||||
| Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) | 38 | 4 | 10.5 | 0.7–20.3 | ST8 (4) |
| Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea) | 11 | 2 | 18.2 | −4.6–40.9 | ST8 (2) |
| Green peafowl (Pavo muticus) | 15 | 1 | 6.7 | −5.9–19.3 | ST8 (1) |
| Subtotal | 64 | 7 | 10.9 | 3.3–18.6 | ST8 (7) |
| Total | 168 | 19 | 11.3 | 6.5–16.1 | ST1 (12), ST8 (7) |