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Burden and Distribution of Protozoan Pathogens in Diarrhea Cases Worldwide: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, 1999-2024.
Review in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- The Future of Protozoan Infection Research: 3D Cell Culture and beyond.ACS infectious diseases · 2026Review
- Molecular detection and subtype characterization of Blastocystis in diarrheal outpatients in Shanghai, China: A case-control study.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2026Article
- The dual role of intestinal parasites in shaping human gut microbiota: distinguishing helminthic and protozoan dynamics.Gut pathogens · 2026Review
- Modifiable hygiene practices and the burden of protozoal and helminthic infections among undernourished children in Taiz, Yemen: a hospital-based cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- First molecular detection and characterization ofIDCases · 2026Article
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Abstract
Protozoan pathogens are significant contributors to global diarrheal morbidity and mortality, particularly in resource-limited settings. Despite their clinical importance, the global burden and geographic distribution of protozoan-related diarrhea remain incompletely characterized. This study aimed to quantify the prevalence and regional trends of key protozoan pathogens in diarrheal cases globally from 1999 to 2024. A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Five databases (PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect) were searched for studies reporting the prevalence of
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