A protocol for mapping Blastocystis epidemiology and diagnostics from One Health perspective [version 3; peer review: 4 approved]

Akdur Öztürk, Eylem, Guadano-Procesi, Isabel, Figueiredo, Ana M., Godfrey, Anja, Gentekaki, Eleni, Tsaousis, Anastasios D., Carmena, David, Dogruman-Al, Funda (2025) A protocol for mapping Blastocystis epidemiology and diagnostics from One Health perspective [version 3; peer review: 4 approved]. Open Research Europe, 5 . Article Number 133. E-ISSN 2732-5121. (doi:10.12688/openreseurope.20151.3) (KAR id:110377)

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Article
DOI/Identification number:	10.12688/openreseurope.20151.3
Uncontrolled keywords:	human; environment; animal; prevalence; Europe; standardisation; One Health, subtype diversity
Subjects:	Q Science
Institutional Unit:	Schools > School of Natural Sciences > Biosciences
Former Institutional Unit:	There are no former institutional units.
Funders:	European Union (https://ror.org/019w4f821) European Cooperation in Science and Technology (https://ror.org/01bstzn19)
SWORD Depositor:	JISC Publications Router
Depositing User:	JISC Publications Router
Date Deposited:	25 Sep 2025 11:34 UTC
Last Modified:	26 Sep 2025 09:10 UTC
Resource URI:	https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/110377 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

University of Kent Author Information

Godfrey, Anja.

Creator's ORCID:	https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9951-6853
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Tsaousis, Anastasios D..

Creator's ORCID:	https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5424-1905
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