Systematic review with meta-analysis: Prevalence, risk factors, and challenges for urinary schistosomiasis in children (USC).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection that causes significant public health problems in tropical countries. Schistosoma haematobium species are blamable for causing urinary schistosomiasis. The infected person, specifically children, may be carrying the disease. This systematic review aimed to identify the current knowledge of urinary Schistosmiasis in children or USC on its epidemiology, risk factors, and challenges to spread the understanding of controlling the disease and reducing the complications.

Method

In November 2021, a systematic computer-aided literature review was conducted using PubMed, SCOPUS and Web of Science, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria. The results were updated in February

SUBMITTER: Masdor NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10434872 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature