Publications by authors named "Sara Kalavani"
Prevalence of among African children: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Parasite Epidemiol Control
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Giardiasis is a major cause of diarrhea in children in Africa, prompting a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine its prevalence and risk factors.
- The analysis included 114 studies from 29 African countries, finding an overall prevalence of 18.3%, with significant variations across countries—65.1% in Niger and only 0.08% in Cameroon.
- Vulnerable groups such as iron-deficient, handicapped, HIV-infected, and displaced children showed higher prevalence rates, highlighting the need for targeted prevention and control measures.
Giardia duodenalis is one of the major causes of diarrhea among children. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the prevalence of G. duodenalis and associated risk factors among Asian children.
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