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This protozoon shows a broad distribution, unclear symptomatology, and undefined pathogenicity. In Peru, studies report the presence of\n                    <jats:italic>Blastocystis<\/jats:italic>\n                    in many regions, but the highest prevalence levels are reported in Arequipa. The aim of this study was to link\n                    <jats:italic>Blastocystis<\/jats:italic>\n                    infection with social determinants of health. We recruited and surveyed 232 infected and uninfected participants from houses with at least one\n                    <jats:italic>Blastocystis<\/jats:italic>\n                    -infected person. All samples were concentrated by spin concentration method in saline solution, examined by wet mount under light microscopy and confirmed with methylene-stained stool smear. We found a human\n                    <jats:italic>Blastocystis<\/jats:italic>\n                    prevalence of 51.3% in the study sample. 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