Association of schistosomiasis and HIV infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Association of schistosomiasis and HIV infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) affects up to 56 million women in sub-Saharan Africa and may increase risk of HIV infection. Methods: To assess the association of schistosomiasis with HIV infection, peer-reviewed literature published until 31 December 2018 was examined and a pooled...

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Main Authors: Pragna Patel, Charles E. Rose, Eyrun F. Kjetland, Jennifer A. Downs, Pamela Sabina Mbabazi, Keith Sabin, Wairimu Chege, D. Heather Watts, W. Evan Secor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
HIV
Schistosomiasis
Association
Sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S120197122032292X

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