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The Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Antimicrobial Resistance of Campylobacter in African Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2026-02-10 epidemiology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundCampylobacter is a major cause of childhood diarrhoea across Africa and asymptomatic carriage is frequently reported, however risk factors for Campylobacter presence remain poorly defined. This meta-analysis aimed to calculate the pooled prevalence of Campylobacter in diarrhoeic and non-diarrhoeic stool, assess its association with diarrhoea, identify risk factors for Campylobacter presence and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) patterns. MethodEnglish language studies on Campylobacter in...

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