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This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the odds of detecting intestinal helminths using FEC versus the single-slide KK.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A systematic search was conducted across six databases (PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, Nursing and Allied Health Premium, and Ovid). Eligible studies directly compared FEC with single-slide KK for stool examination. Data was extracted using a standardized template, and risk of bias was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tools. Pooled odds ratios (ORs) were estimated using fixed-effect and random-effects models. Heterogeneity (\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>\n                        <jats:italic>2<\/jats:italic>\n                      <\/jats:sup>\n                      ), subgroup analyses, meta-regression, and assessments of publication bias (funnel plots, Harbord tests, and trim-and-fill) were performed where appropriate.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A total of 40 studies met the inclusion criteria. For overall intestinal helminths (27 studies; 11,198 samples), the random-effects model produced a nonsignificant pooled OR of 0.76 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.55\u20131.05,\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>\n                        <jats:italic>2<\/jats:italic>\n                      <\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200994.2%), whereas the fixed-effect model indicated higher detection by KK (OR\u2009=\u20090.84; 95% CI 0.78\u20130.91). For soil-transmitted helminth infections (STHs) (12 studies; 3615 samples), pooled estimates were 0.98 (95% CI 0.61\u20131.55,\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>\n                        <jats:italic>2<\/jats:italic>\n                      <\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200971.3%; random-effects) and 0.84 (95% CI 0.74\u20130.97; fixed-effect). Species-specific pooled ORs were nonsignificant for hookworm (0.75; 95% CI 0.48\u20131.18,\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>\n                        <jats:italic>2<\/jats:italic>\n                      <\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200983.2%),\n                      <jats:italic>Ascaris lumbricoides<\/jats:italic>\n                      (0.94; 95% CI 0.63\u20131.40,\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>\n                        <jats:italic>2<\/jats:italic>\n                      <\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200980.8%), and\n                      <jats:italic>Trichuris trichiura<\/jats:italic>\n                      (0.65; 95% CI 0.40\u20131.07,\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>\n                        <jats:italic>2<\/jats:italic>\n                      <\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200968.2%). FEC detected\n                      <jats:italic>Strongyloides stercoralis<\/jats:italic>\n                      significantly more frequently (OR\u2009=\u20095.02; 95% CI 1.75\u201314.41,\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>\n                        <jats:italic>2<\/jats:italic>\n                      <\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u20090%), while KK detected\n                      <jats:italic>Schistosoma mansoni<\/jats:italic>\n                      more often (OR\u2009=\u20090.59; 95% CI 0.39\u20130.90,\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>\n                        <jats:italic>2<\/jats:italic>\n                      <\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200993.7%). For\n                      <jats:italic>Opisthorchis viverrini<\/jats:italic>\n                      , no difference was observed between the two detection methods (OR\u2009=\u20091.09; 95% CI 0.61\u20131.92,\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>\n                        <jats:italic>2<\/jats:italic>\n                      <\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200986.7%). Subgroup analyses revealed notable regional and species-level variation. Meta-regression indicated minimal influence of study design, continent, or participant type. Publication bias assessments suggested minimal small-study effects.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The diagnostic performance varied substantially between FEC methods and KK, depending on helminth species, region, and study design. KK was more sensitive at detecting\n                      <jats:italic>S. mansoni<\/jats:italic>\n                      and often performed similarly to or better than other methods for STHs, particularly in low-intensity settings. In contrast, FEC methods showed superior detection of\n                      <jats:italic>S. stercoralis<\/jats:italic>\n                      and preserved hookworm eggs. 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