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Association of current Schistosoma mansoni, Schistosoma japonicum, and Schistosoma mekongi infection status and intensity with periportal fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Background: Periportal fibrosis is a severe morbidity caused by both current and past exposure to intestinal schistosomes. We aimed to assess the association between current infection status and intensity of Schistosoma mansoni, Schistosoma japonicum, or Schistosoma mekongi with periportal fibrosis.

Methods: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlle...

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Published
Peer review status:
Peer reviewed

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10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00425-X

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Funder identifier:
https://ror.org/029chgv08
Grant:
204826/Z/16/Z
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Funder identifier:
https://ror.org/001aqnf71
Grant:
EP/X021793/1


Publisher:
Elsevier
Journal:
Lancet Global Health More from this journal
Volume:
13
Issue:
1
Pages:
e69-e80
Publication date:
2024-12-20
Acceptance date:
2024-10-03
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2214-109X


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