September 10, 2025Open Access

Prevalence and risk factors of Cryptosporidium in humans in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Systematic review and meta-analysis identifies higher prevalence in Northern China and HIV-positive individuals.

The pooled prevalence of cryptosporidium infection in humans in China was found to be 5%, indicating a significant public health concern.
Higher infection rates were noted among individuals aged 17-30 years, with a prevalence of 8.43%, highlighting an important demographic.
Studies conducted after 2015 revealed a significant decline in prevalence, suggesting potential improvements in public health measures.
C. parvum and C. hominis were the main infecting species, emphasizing the need for targeted prevention strategies.

Shi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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