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September 10, 2025CureusOpen Access

Burden and Distribution of Protozoan Pathogens in Diarrhea Cases Worldwide: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, 1999-2024

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JSJoseph Bagi SuleimanUniversiti Sains MalaysiaMAMaryam Azlan

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Implication

Systematic review identifies regional trends in protozoan pathogens related to diarrhea, indicating significant global health implications.

Key Points

  • Global prevalence of protozoan pathogens in diarrhea cases was 7.5%, highlighting substantial health risks.
  • Rates were notably highest in the Americas and Africa, suggesting geographical disparities in morbidity.
  • Systematic review and meta-analysis of 73 studies assessed diagnostic methods and socioeconomic indicators.
  • Findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions to address the impact of poorly recognized protozoan pathogens.

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Suleiman et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23c20b210217d64787b44https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.91561
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