Table 2 Pooled prevalence analysis of Strongyloides infection in different population groups
From: Prevalence of strongyloidiasis in Peru: systematic review and meta-analysis
Pooled prevalence | 95% confidence intervals | N studies | N participants | I2, % | Egger’s test | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General pop. | 7.34 | 4.97–10.13 | 16 | 51,094 | 97.51 | 0.315 |
Children | 5.59 | 3.67–7.88 | 13 | 15,793 | 94.70 | 1.301 |
Adults | 6.99 | 4.24–103.5 | 6 | 11,693 | 95.00 | −0.379 |