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Table 1 Prevalence and significant differences of Blastocystis subtype infections in the wet and dry seasons

From: Molecular epidemiology of blastocystosis in Malaysia: does seasonal variation play an important role in determining the distribution and risk factors of Blastocystis subtype infections in the Aboriginal community?

Blastocystis subtype

Wet season (n = 256)

Dry season (n = 217)

Significant difference between both seasons

No. of positive samples

Prevalence (%)

No. of positive samples

Prevalence (%)

Z-score

P-value

ST1

42

16.4

21

9.7

2.146

0.032*

ST2

17

6.6

10

4.6

0.949

0.435

ST3

48

18.8

50

23.0

1.148

0.250

ST4

2

0.8

1

0.5

0.437

0.333

Total prevalence (%)

109 (42.6%)

82 (37.8%)

1.058

0.289

  1. *P < 0.05