Table 6 Characteristics of Blastocystis sp. Diarrhea
Blastocystis Only Isolated n (27) | No Protozoa Isolated n (362) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diarrhea at study enrollment, n(%) | |||
Yes | 6 (22.2) | 98 (27.1) | |
No | 21 (77.8) | 263 (72.9) | 0.58 |
Fever at study enrollment, n(%) | |||
Yes | 1 (3.7) | 4 (1.1) | |
No | 26 (96.3) | 356 (98.9) | 0.25 |
Diarrhea on Prior Deployments | |||
Yes | 4 (14.8) | 131 (36.3) | |
No | 23 (85.1) | 230 (63.7) | 0.03 |
Had other diarrhea episodes during this deployment | |||
Yes | 15 (55.6) | 230 (63.5) | |
No | 12 (44.4) | 132 (36.4) | 0.41 |
Date of last diarrhea | |||
Less than 1 week ago | 4 (25) | 60 (26.4) | |
1-2 weeks ago | 7 (43.8) | 65 (28.6) | |
3-4 weeks ago | 3 (18.8) | 46 (20.2) | |
>4 weeks ago | 1 (6.2) | 56 (24.7) | 0.05 |
Characteristics of prior diarrhea episodes during this deployment | |||
Abdominal Cramps | |||
Yes | 9 (60) | 169 (73.5) | |
No | 6 (40) | 61 (26.5) | 0.25 |
Nausea | |||
Yes | 10 (66.7) | 101 (44.3) | |
No | 5 (33.3) | 127 (55.7) | 0.09 |
Vomiting | |||
Yes | 1 (6.7) | 38 (16.7) | |
No | 14 (93.3) | 190 (83.3) | 0.30 |
Headache | |||
Yes | 9 (60) | 102 (44.5) | |
No | 6 (40) | 127 (55.50) | 0.24 |
Muscle Aches | |||
Yes | 6 (40) | 72 (31.6) | |
No | 9 (60) | 156 (68.4) | 0.50 |
Joint Pain | |||
Yes | 3 (20) | 44 (19.4) | |
No | 12 (80) | 183 (80.6) | 0.95 |
Fevers | 5 (33.3) | 32 (14.1) | |
Yes | 10 (66.7) | 195 (85.9) | 0.06 |
No | |||
Blood in Stool | |||
Yes | 2 (13.3) | 17 (7.5) | |
No | 13 (86.7) | 211 (92.5) | 0.41 |
Visited Sick Call | |||
Yes | 3 (18.8) | 46 (20.4) | |
No | 13 (81.2) | 180 (79.7) | 0.88 |
Admitted? | |||
Yes | 1 (6.2) | 4 (1.8) | |
No | 15 (93.8) | 221 (98.2) | 0.23 |
Back Up Called | |||
Yes | 3 (20) | 8 (3.5) | |
No | 12 (80) | 221 (96.5) | 0.02 |
Off Base Travel Last 5 Days | |||
Yes | 1 (6.7) | 70 (30.4) | |
No | 14 (93.3) | 160 (69.6) | 0.07 |
Ate Off Base Last 5 Days | |||
Yes | 2 (13.3) | 37 (16.1) | |
No | 13 (86.7) | 193 (83.9) | 0.78 |
Ate On Base Local Last 5 Days | |||
Yes | 6 (40) | 85 (37.0) | |
No | 9 (60) | 145 (63.0) | 0.81 |