Prevalence of human <i>Schistosoma mansoni</i> infection in endemic regions (2010-2024): a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Schistosoma mansoni infection poses a substantial public health challenge globally, and the World Health Organization (WHO) aims for the elimination of schistosomiasis by 2030. This study aimed to assess the current prevalence of human S. mansoni infection in endemic regions worldwide between 2010 and 2024.

Methods

We conducted a comprehensive search in PubMed/Medline and Scopus databases as well as other public sources from 1 January 2010 to 15 July 2024. Population-based studies reporting the prevalence of S. mansoni infection were eligible. We undertook a random-effects meta-analysis to estimate pooled prevalences with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) in WHO-defined regions and assessed potential risk factors associated with S. mansoni

SUBMITTER: Tavakoli Pirzaman A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11490763 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature