Prevalence of Strongyloides in Southeast Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis with implications for public health and sustainable control strategies

ConclusionsA high prevalence of strongyloidiasis in Southeast Asia was revealed, highlighting the importance of the region ’s ongoing research, surveillance, and control efforts. Factors contributing to the strongyloidiasis transmission include the role of animal hosts, the impact of global connectivity, and the significance of the co-endemicity of otherStrongyloides species. Based on these findings, a multi-pronged One-Health approach is essential for sustainable intervention and control.
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research