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Table 4 Prevalence % (CL95) of infections based on RT-PCR and immigration status of subjects

From: Coproscopy and molecular screening for detection of intestinal protozoa

Species

1st time applicantsa(n = 688)

Renewal applicantsb (n = 47)

Giardia duodenalis

14.5 (12.15–17.25)

10.6 (3.35–26.30)

Blastocystis hominis

64.8 (61.31–68.19)

70.2 (52.56–83.51)

Dientamoeba fragilis

26.3 (23.24–29.61)

12.8 (4.59–28.56)

  1. aPersons arriving for the first time in Qatar
  2. bPersons renewing work permits