Prevalence Estimates and Distribution of Entamoeba histolytica and Entamoeba dispar Infections in Several Regions of Thailand: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Systematic review reports 1.3% prevalence of entamoeba infections in Thailand, highlighting high-risk groups and the need for better diagnostics.

The overall prevalence of entamoeba infections in Thailand was found to be 1.3%, indicating a notable health concern.
Western Thailand had the highest prevalence at 2.86%, emphasizing regional disparities in infection rates.
High-risk groups, such as dam personnel and individuals with intellectual disabilities, showed significantly elevated infection rates.
Molecular detection methods achieved higher prevalence rates compared to traditional diagnostic techniques, underlining the importance of advanced diagnostics.

Kotepui et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Systematic review reports 1.3% prevalence of entamoeba infections in Thailand, highlighting high-risk groups and the need for better diagnostics.

The overall prevalence of entamoeba infections in Thailand was found to be 1.3%, indicating a notable health concern.
Western Thailand had the highest prevalence at 2.86%, emphasizing regional disparities in infection rates.
High-risk groups, such as dam personnel and individuals with intellectual disabilities, showed significantly elevated infection rates.
Molecular detection methods achieved higher prevalence rates compared to traditional diagnostic techniques, underlining the importance of advanced diagnostics.

Kotepui et al. (2025) studied this question.

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