Prevalence, characteristics, and treatment outcome of congenital malaria in Nigeria: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Congenital malaria remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, particularly in regions with high malaria endemicity. The increased vertical transmission of malaria is partly associated with the high susceptibility of women to malaria during pregnancy. This systematic review aimed to assess the prevalence, characteristics, and treatment outcomes of congenital malaria in Nigeria.

Methods

Twelve studies were included in this review. Studies were retrieved from multiple electronic databases such as PubMed, EMBASE, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, African Journals Online (AJOL), and Cochrane Library and subjected to a multistage screening per established eligibility criteria. The study was registered with PROSPERO and was conducted per PRSIMA-estab

SUBMITTER: Kokori E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11755942 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature