Prevalence of Chagas disease among Latin American immigrants in non-endemic countries: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chagas disease (CD), endemic in 21 Latin American countries, has gradually spread beyond its traditional borders due to migratory movements and emerging as a global health concern. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of available data to establish updated prevalence estimates of CD in Latin American migrants residing in non-endemic countries.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted in MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, and LILACS via Virtual Health Library (Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde - BVS), including references published until November 1st, 2023. Pooled prevalence estimates and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated using random effect models. Heterogeneity was assessed by the chi-square test and the

SUBMITTER: Nepomuceno de Andrade G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11407232 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature