Prevalence, probability, and characteristics of malaria and filariasis co-infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria and filariasis are significant vector-borne diseases that are co-endemic in the same human populations. This study aims to collate the evidence, probability, and characteristics of malaria and filariasis co-infections in participants among studies reporting the co-occurrence of both diseases.

Methods

We searched for potentially relevant articles reporting the co-occurrence of malaria and filariasis in five electronic databases (Embase, PubMed, Scopus, Medline, and CENTRAL) from inception to May 22, 2022. We estimated the pooled prevalence and probability of malaria and filariasis co-infections among study participants using random-effects meta-analyses and synthesized the characteristics of patients with co-infections narratively.

Results

We identif

SUBMITTER: Wilairatana P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9586402 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature