Table 1 Factors affecting prevalence of Blastocystis, based on detection by PCR
From: The distribution of Blastocystis subtypes in isolates from Qatar
Factor | Number | Prevalence (%) | 95Â % CL |
|---|---|---|---|
Host sex | Â | Â | Â |
 Males | 280 | 70.7 | 65.85–75.17 |
 Females | 328 | 71.3 | 66.10–76.10 |
Host age | Â | Â | Â |
 Age class 1 (18–29) | 286 | 73.1 | 68.25–77.42 |
 Age class 2 (30–39) | 233 | 70.0 | 65.49–74.10 |
 Age class 3 (40–58) | 89 | 67.4 | 54.32–78.65 |
Region of origin | Â | Â | Â |
 Africa | 89 | 87.6 | 76.54–94.08 |
 Eastern Asia | 188 | 67.6 | 57.95–75.86 |
 Western Asia | 331 | 68.6 | 63.23–73.49 |