Association of HIV infection and hospitalization among mpox cases: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mpox is a viral zoonotic disease that has seen a resurgence in recent years, with outbreaks reaching beyond its traditional endemic zones in Central and West Africa to parts of Europe and North America. The relationship between human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and mpox outcomes, particularly hospitalization rates, remains underexplored despite the known immunosuppressive effects of HIV. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to clarify the association between HIV infection and the likelihood of hospitalization in mpox cases.

Methods

A literature search was conducted through PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library up until August 10, 2024. The eligibility criteria focused on observational studies that evaluated hospitali

SUBMITTER: Shabil M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11752846 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature