Epidemiology of clinical congenital and neonatal malaria in endemic settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In order to attain the objectives set out in the global technical strategy against malaria 2016-2030, it is important to have accurate epidemiological data on malaria in all age categories, including those which are often neglected because of an apparent low burden of disease. The current systematic review with meta-analysis synthesizes the epidemiology of clinical congenital and neonatal malaria in endemic areas.

Methods

PubMed, EMBASE, Global Index Medicus, and Web of Science were searched up to 30th October 2019, to identify observational studies reporting on congenital (0-7 days) and neonatal (0-28 days) malaria. No restriction related to language was applied. Study selection, data extraction, and methodological quality assessment were performed independently

SUBMITTER: Danwang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7456021 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature