A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of toxoplasmosis in hemodialysis patients in Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease that occurs worldwide, with a wide range of complications in immunocompromised patients. This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii among patients undergoing hemodialysis in Iran.

Methods

We searched English and Persian databases for studies reporting T. gondii seroprevalence in Iranian hemodialysis patients through December 31, 2017. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied.

Results

A total of 10 studies containing 1,865 participants (1,048 patients and 817 controls) met the eligibility criteria. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies against T. gondii were found in 58% (95% confidence interval [CI], 46 to 70) of hemodialysis patients a

SUBMITTER: Foroutan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6060338 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature