Prevalence and characteristics of malaria among COVID-19 individuals: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and analysis of case reports.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The world population is currently at a very high risk of Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). People who live in malaria-endemic areas and get infected by SARS-CoV-2 may be at increased risk of severe COVID-19 or unfavorable disease outcomes if they ignore their malaria status. Therefore, the present study aimed to synthesize, qualitatively and quantitatively, information on the prevalence and characteristics of malaria infection among COVID-19-infected individuals. The findings will help us better understand this particular comorbidity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

The systematic review protocol was registered at the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPE

SUBMITTER: Wilairatana P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8486116 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature