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Triple testing using Stool glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH), an enzyme immunoassay (EIA) for toxin A\/B, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing was performed. A literature search in PubMed, Embase, and Scopus was conducted on 5th December 2025 to identify relevant studies from South Asia. Information on the study population (IBD type, age, gender, disease activity), the testing method, and the outcomes of CDI testing were extracted. The pooled prevalence of CDI was estimated using a random-effects model. The risk of Bias was assessed using Joanna Briggs\u2019 tool.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Of the 101 patients with active UC, 59 had acute severe UC. Six patients tested positive for GDH, whereas only one tested positive for EIA and PCR. A total of 13 studies reporting on 1267 patients were included in the systematic review. Pooled prevalence of CDI was 0.06 (0.03\u20130.11,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200980.8%). Subgroup analyses were performed by testing method, study type, and region. However, there was persistent statistical heterogeneity. Funnel plot and Egger\u2019s test suggested the presence of publication bias.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Our observational study shows a low prevalence of CDI as a cause of UC flares. The findings of the systematic review suggest high variability in the CDI positivity across South Asia. 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