A protocol for mapping Blastocystis epidemiology and diagnostics from One Health perspective

<ns3:p> <ns3:italic>Blastocystis</ns3:italic> is a globally prevalent gut protist colonising over a billion people worldwide, yet its epidemiology, transmission dynamics, and clinical significance remain underexplored. This protocol represents the first step of a large-scale effort to map <ns3:italic>Blastocystis</ns3:italic> epidemiology and diagnostic practices across Europe through the COST Action CA21105: <ns3:italic>Blastocystis under One Health</ns3:italic> . By assessing diagnostic methodologies across clinical, veterinary, and environmental sectors, this work sets the foundation for future research and standardisation. Here, we highlight key findings, challenges, and a roadmap for improving <ns3:italic>Blastocystis</ns3:italic> detection, ultimately influencing global health policies and microbial ecology studies. </ns3:p>

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Open Research Europe
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2025-06-30
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https://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.20151.3
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Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
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A protocol for mapping Blastocystis epidemiology and diagnostics from One Health perspective

Eleni Gentekaki, David Carmena, Anastasios D. Tsaousis, Isabel Guadano-Procesi et al.
Open Research Europe
Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
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A protocol for mapping Blastocystis epidemiology and diagnostics from One Health perspective

Eleni Gentekaki, David Carmena, Anastasios D. Tsaousis, Isabel Guadano-Procesi, Funda Doğruman‐Al, Ana M. Figueiredo, Eylem Akdur Öztürk, Anja Godfrey
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<ns3:p> <ns3:italic>Blastocystis</ns3:italic> is a globally prevalent gut protist colonising over a billion people worldwide, yet its epidemiology, transmission dynamics, and clinical significance remain underexplored. This protocol represents the first step of a large-scale effort to map <ns3:italic>Blastocystis</ns3:italic> epidemiology and diagnostic practices across Europe through the COST Action CA21105: <ns3:italic>Blastocystis under One Health</ns3:italic> . By assessing diagnostic methodologies across clinical, veterinary, and environmental sectors, this work sets the foundation for future research and standardisation. Here, we highlight key findings, challenges, and a roadmap for improving <ns3:italic>Blastocystis</ns3:italic> detection, ultimately influencing global health policies and microbial ecology studies. </ns3:p>

Open Research EuropeVol. 5
University of Rome Tor Vergata (IT), University of Nicosia (CY), University of Kent (GB), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ES), Centro Nacional de Microbiologia (ES), Centre for Biomedical Network Research on Rare Diseases (ES), Cukurova University (TR), University of Aveiro (PT), Gazi University (TR)
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Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
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