The global prevalence of human fascioliasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fascioliasis is a parasitic zoonosis that can infect humans and be a source of significant morbidity. The World Health Organization lists human fascioliasis as a neglected tropical disease, but the worldwide prevalence of fascioliasis data is unknown.

Objective

We aimed to estimate the global prevalence of human fascioliasis.

Data sources and methods

We performed a systematic review and prevalence meta-analysis. We used the following inclusion criteria: articles published in the English, Portuguese, or Spanish languages from December 1985 to October 2022 and studies assessing the prevalence of Fasciola in the general population with an appropriate diagnostic methodology, including longitudinal studies, prospective and retrospective cohorts, case seri

SUBMITTER: Rosas-Hostos Infantes LR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10331341 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature