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Table 3 Distribution of the pooled prevalence of Blastocystis sp. infection according to the type of immunosuppression

From: Prevalence of Blastocystis sp. infection in several hosts in Brazil: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Type of immunosuppression

Overall prevalence (%)

95% CI

Weight (%)

Hemodialysis

23.0

17.0–29.0

12.4

HIV infection

5.0

5.00–8.00

33.6

Organ transplant

1.0

0.00–1.00

27.2

Immunosuppressive drugs

1.0

0.00–2.00

26.8

  1. Abbreviations: 95% CI, 95% confidence interval