Association between Intestinal Parasite Infections and Proxies for Body Composition: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: It has long been recognized that intestinal parasite infections and undernutrition are closely linked. However, little is known about the role of intestinal parasite infections (IPIs), or parasite clearance, in these processes. The aim of this scoping review was to summarize published evidence on the association between IPIs and body composition. PRISMA guidelines, PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases were searched up until June 2021. Studies reporting on IPIs in relation to (proxies for) body composition were eligible. Study quality and risk of bias were assessed using Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal tools. Twenty-four studies were included, two Randomized Control Trials (RCTs) and 22 observational. Most observational studies showed IPIs to be associated

SUBMITTER: Cossa-Moiane I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9182792 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature