Prevalence of severe Plasmodium knowlesi infection and risk factors related to severe complications compared with non-severe P. knowlesi and severe P. falciparum malaria: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Prevalence of severe Plasmodium knowlesi infection and risk factors related to severe complications compared with non-severe P. knowlesi and severe P. falciparum malaria: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Plasmodium knowlesi is a potential cause of severe and fatal malaria, but comprehensive studies of its pooled prevalence and risk factors are lacking. This study aimed to explore the prevalence and risk factors related to severe P. knowlesi infection. Methods A systematic review...

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Main Authors: Manas Kotepui, Kwuntida Uthaisar Kotepui, Giovanni D. Milanez, Frederick R. Masangkay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Subjects:
Plasmodium knowlesi
Severe malaria
Plasmodium falciparum
Prevalence
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40249-020-00727-x

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