MB Hiremath¹ and Dheeraj K Veeranagoudar²*

¹Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Karnatak University, Dharwad, India
²Department of Zoology, Karnatak University, Dharwad, India

*Corresponding Author: Dheeraj K Veeranagoudar, Department of Zoology, Karnatak University, Dharwad, India.

Received: February 12, 2024; Published: March 01, 2024

Amoebiasis is a significant public health issue in India, responsible for diarrheal diseases causing significant morbidity and mortality. A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to estimate the nationwide prevalence and geographic distribution of amoebiasis in India and the associated complications. The review found that the prevalence of amoebiasis in India ranged from 3-23% in asymptomatic populations, 0.6411% in symptomatic patients, and 1-17.5% in HIV-infected patients. The highest prevalence was observed in states such as Tamil Nadu, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and North East India. The review also highlighted the significant burden of complications associated with amoebiasis, including amoebic liver abscess, colonic perforation, and ameboma, which can lead to increased healthcare burden and mortality. The study emphasized the need for public health efforts to control amoebiasis and improve diagnostic methods for distinguishing between pathogenic and non-pathogenic species of Entamoeba. The systematic review followed the PRISMA guidelines, ensuring rigorous methodology and transparent reporting [1,2].

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Citation

Citation: MB Hiremath and Dheeraj K Veeranagoudar. “Prevalence and Complications of Amoebiasis in India”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 8.4 (2024): 01-02.

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Copyright: © 2024 MB Hiremath and Dheeraj K Veeranagoudar. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.