A systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the association between urogenital schistosomiasis and HIV/AIDS infection.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Urogenital schistosomiasis and HIV/AIDS infections are widespread in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) leading to substantial morbidity and mortality. The co-occurrence of both diseases has led to the possible hypothesis that urogenital schistosomiasis leads to increased risk of acquiring HIV infection. However, the available evidence concerning this association is inconsistent. The aim of this study was to systematically review and quantitatively synthesize studies that investigated the association between urogenital schistosomiasis and HIV/AIDS infection.

Methods

A systematic review basing on PRISMA guidelines was conducted. It is registered with PROSPERO, number CRD42018116648. We searched four databases, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Global Health and Global Index Medicus for studi

SUBMITTER: Zirimenya L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7316344 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature