Insights into parasites and COVID-19 co-infections in Iran: a systematic review
Soheila Molaei,
Shabnam Asfaram,
Zahra Mashhadi
et al.
Abstract:Background
It is well-documented that using immunosuppressive drugs such as corticosteroids or cytokine blockers in treating coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increases the risk of co-infections. Here we systematically summarized the cases of COVID-19-associated parasitic infections (CAPIs) in Iran.
Methods
From 19 February 2020 to 10 May 2023, all studies on Iranian patients suffering from CAPIs were collected from several… Show more
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