A protocol for mapping Blastocystis epidemiology and diagnostics from One Health perspective [version 1; peer review: 4 approved]
Blastocystis 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 Blastocystis epidemiology and diagnostic pr...
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| author | Anja Godfrey Isabel Guadano-Procesi Ana M. Figueiredo David Carmena Anastasios D. Tsaousis Eleni Gentekaki Eylem Akdur Öztürk Funda Dogruman-Al |
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| description | Blastocystis 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 Blastocystis epidemiology and diagnostic practices across Europe through the COST Action CA21105: Blastocystis under One Health. 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 Blastocystis detection, ultimately influencing global health policies and microbial ecology studies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-984e8d4e1f984705b26825aabf3e0f692025-08-20T02:07:19ZengF1000 Research LtdOpen Research Europe2732-51212025-05-01510.12688/openreseurope.20151.121797A protocol for mapping Blastocystis epidemiology and diagnostics from One Health perspective [version 1; peer review: 4 approved]Anja Godfrey0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9951-6853Isabel Guadano-Procesi1Ana M. Figueiredo2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2623-6340David Carmena3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4015-8553Anastasios D. Tsaousis4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5424-1905Eleni Gentekaki5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3306-6714Eylem Akdur Öztürk6Funda Dogruman-Al7https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9118-3935School of Natural Sciences, University of Kent, Canterbury, England, CT2 7NZ, UKDepartment of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, 00133, ItalyDepartment of Biology and CESAM, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, 3810-193, PortugalParasitology Reference and Research Laboratory, Spanish National Centre for Microbiology,, Health Institute Carlos III, Majadahonda, Madrid, 28220, SpainSchool of Natural Sciences, University of Kent, Canterbury, England, CT2 7NZ, UKDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nicosia, Nicosia, 2414, CyprusDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Sarçam, Adana, Adana, 01330, TurkeyDivision of Medical Parasitology, Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine,, Gazi University, Ankara, Türkiye, 06500, TurkeyBlastocystis 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 Blastocystis epidemiology and diagnostic practices across Europe through the COST Action CA21105: Blastocystis under One Health. 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 Blastocystis detection, ultimately influencing global health policies and microbial ecology studies.https://open-research-europe.ec.europa.eu/articles/5-133/v1Prevalence Subtype diversity Standardisation Europe One Healtheng |
| spellingShingle | Anja Godfrey Isabel Guadano-Procesi Ana M. Figueiredo David Carmena Anastasios D. Tsaousis Eleni Gentekaki Eylem Akdur Öztürk Funda Dogruman-Al A protocol for mapping Blastocystis epidemiology and diagnostics from One Health perspective [version 1; peer review: 4 approved] Open Research Europe Prevalence Subtype diversity Standardisation Europe One Health eng |
| title | A protocol for mapping Blastocystis epidemiology and diagnostics from One Health perspective [version 1; peer review: 4 approved] |
| title_full | A protocol for mapping Blastocystis epidemiology and diagnostics from One Health perspective [version 1; peer review: 4 approved] |
| title_fullStr | A protocol for mapping Blastocystis epidemiology and diagnostics from One Health perspective [version 1; peer review: 4 approved] |
| title_full_unstemmed | A protocol for mapping Blastocystis epidemiology and diagnostics from One Health perspective [version 1; peer review: 4 approved] |
| title_short | A protocol for mapping Blastocystis epidemiology and diagnostics from One Health perspective [version 1; peer review: 4 approved] |
| title_sort | protocol for mapping blastocystis epidemiology and diagnostics from one health perspective version 1 peer review 4 approved |
| topic | Prevalence Subtype diversity Standardisation Europe One Health eng |
| url | https://open-research-europe.ec.europa.eu/articles/5-133/v1 |
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