A systematic review and meta-analysis of the aetiological agents of non-malarial febrile illnesses in Africa.
Martin WainainaDavid Attuy Vey da SilvaIan DohooAnne Mayer-SchollKristina RoeselDirk HofreuterUwe RoeslerJohanna Frida LindahlBernard BettSascha Al DahoukPublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2022)
The small number of epidemiological studies and the variety of NMFI agents on the African continent emphasizes the need for harmonized studies with larger sample sizes. In particular, diagnostic procedures for NMFIs should be standardized to facilitate comparability of study results and to improve future meta-analyses. Reliable NMFI burden estimates will inform regional public health strategies.