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Human Giardiasis in Ghana - A Scoping Review of Studies From 2004 to 2024.

Christopher Yaw Dumevi, Isabella Naa Ayeley Aryee, Peter Nii Apai Baddoo, Joyce Junior Asiamah, Ezekiel Kofi Vicar, James-Paul Kretchy, Nicholas T K D Dayie, George Boateng Kyei, Patience B Tetteh-Quarcoo, Irene Ayi and 1 more

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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors.

Christopher Yaw DumeviDepartment of Physician Assistantship Studies, School of Medical Sciences Central University Accra Ghana.ORCID 0009-0008-9237-761X
Isabella Naa Ayeley AryeeDepartment of Medical Microbiology University of Ghana Medical School Accra Ghana.ORCID 0009-0002-5441-9838
Peter Nii Apai BaddooDepartment of Medical Microbiology University of Ghana Medical School Accra Ghana.ORCID 0009-0005-8736-7634
Joyce Junior AsiamahDepartment of Public Health, School of Medical Sciences Central University Accra Ghana.ORCID 0009-0000-6033-4545
Ezekiel Kofi VicarDepartment of Clinical Microbiology, School of Medicine University for Development Studies Tamale Northern Region Ghana.ORCID 0000-0002-1232-4921
James-Paul KretchyDepartment of Public Health, School of Medical Sciences Central University Accra Ghana.ORCID 0000-0002-1535-937X
Nicholas T K D DayieDepartment of Medical Microbiology University of Ghana Medical School Accra Ghana.ORCID 0000-0003-4491-6902
George Boateng KyeiDepartment of Virology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, College of Health Sciences University of Ghana Accra Ghana.ORCID 0000-0002-8678-4656
Patience B Tetteh-QuarcooDepartment of Medical Microbiology University of Ghana Medical School Accra Ghana.ORCID 0000-0002-3344-4869
Irene AyiDepartment of Parasitology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, College of Health Sciences University of Ghana Accra Ghana.ORCID 0000-0003-3054-9494
Patrick F Ayeh-KumiDepartment of Medical Microbiology University of Ghana Medical School Accra Ghana.ORCID 0000-0001-8764-4463

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and Aim: Human giardiasis poses a significant public health challenge globally, particularly in resource-limited countries due to poor personal hygiene, environmental sanitation, and unsafe water. It affects approximately 300 million people globally every year, and children are the most at-risk population. This scoping review assesses the burden, transmission dynamics, and public health implications of human giardiasis in Ghana. Methods: A comprehensive search strategy across PubMed, African Journals Online, Science Direct, Scopus and Web of Science databases using key terms "Giardia duodenalis," "Giardia intestinalis," and "Giardiasis." Published articles on Human giardiasis in Ghana between 2004 and 2024 on epidemiology, prevalence, diagnostic methods, and target populations were extracted. Results: Seventeen studies conducted in Ghana met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review. The prevalence of Conclusion: The prevalence of human giardiasis in Ghana is relatively low. However, targeted public health interventions are necessary to maintain the progress achieved, in addition to improvements in sanitation and hygiene practices.

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gastroenteritisGiardia duodenalishuman giardiasismalabsorptionprevalence

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