<![CDATA[Stunting is a major global health issue, particularly in developing countries like Indonesia, where its prevalence remains high. It is characterized by a child’s height being below the standard for their age due to chronic malnutrition. The causes of stunting are multifactorial, including recurrent or chronic infectious diseases. This study aims to systematically analyze the association between infectious diseases—especially intestinal parasitic infections—and chronic inflammation with stunting in children under five. A literature review was conducted by collecting articles from Google Scholar, Scopus, Dimension, and BASE. Inclusion criteria were publications from 2015–2025, full-text availability, presence of DOI or ISSN, and relevance of titles and abstracts to the study objectives. A total of 314 articles were identified, 72 were screened, and 11 met the criteria for full analysis. The findings reveal that intestinal worm infections are significantly associated with stunting. Eosinophilia, an indicator of parasitic infection, was found to be higher in stunted children. Furthermore, elevated C-Reactive Protein (CRP) levels were linked to chronic inflammation that impairs growth. These results highlight the importance of managing infectious diseases as part of stunting prevention. Comprehensive nutritional and health interventions are essential. Efforts should also focus on improving access to healthcare services and nutritional education for families.]]>
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