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Cryptococcosis in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 1953 to 2021: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Mycoses - 1 Jun 2022
Zono Bive Bive, Kasumba Dacquin Muhandwa, Situakibanza Nani-Tuma Hippolyte, Bepouka Izizag Ben, Yambayamba Kapenga Marc, Nsuka Yanga Ruth, Tshimanga Yona Tshimy, Kamangu Ntambwe Erick, Hayette Marie-Pierre, Mvumbi Lelo Georges
Abstract excerpt
Cryptococcosis is a common opportunistic infection associated with HIV/AIDS. The present review systematically describes the clinical and biological aspects of cryptococcosis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and estimates its 2020 burden in people living with HIV (PLHIV). Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched online databases for records of cryptococcosis/Cryptococcus spp. in the DRC. Meta-analysis...
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