Table 4 Comparison of clinical and epidemiological characteristics between symptomatic and asymptomatic patients with Blastocystis sp. infection attended in Vall d’Hebron University Hospital (2009–2014). Data are reported as number (%) of patients or median (range)
Asymptomatic patients (n = 234) | Symptomatic patientsa (n = 92) | P–value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, years | 34 (18–84) | 42.5 (18–84) | < 0.0001 |
Gender, male | 140 (59.8 %) | 49 (53.3 %) | 0.280 |
Foreign origin | 210 (89.7 %) | 30 (32.6 %) | < 0.0001 |
Immunosuppressant condition | 47 (20.1 %) | 5 (5.4 %) | 0.001 |