Analysis of cross-sectional studies of leptospirosis in donkeys: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Analysis of cross-sectional studies of leptospirosis in donkeys: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Leptospirosis is a neglected zoonosis that infects donkeys and other animal species, with economic and public health concerns. Donkeys have an important role in the development of societies, the reduction of their effective population in recent years, and the little attention given to the diseases t...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 2024-01, Vol.44
Hauptverfasser: Morais, Davidianne A., Limeira, Clécio H., Nunes, Bruno C., S.B. Neto, Pirajá, Falcão, Brunna M.R., Brasil, Arthur W.L., Santos, Carolina S.A.B., Azevedo, Sérgio S., Alves, Clebert J.
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
donkeys
epidemiology
Equidae
leptospirosis
prevalence
Public health
VETERINARY SCIENCES
zoonoses
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Zusammenfassung:Leptospirosis is a neglected zoonosis that infects donkeys and other animal species, with economic and public health concerns. Donkeys have an important role in the development of societies, the reduction of their effective population in recent years, and the little attention given to the diseases that affect them, reducing their productivity and performance. This study aimed to investigate the pooled prevalence of Leptospira spp. infection in donkeys worldwide through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Overall, 21 surveys met the eligibility criteria, with an overall combined prevalence of 34.90% (95% CI = 23.58% - 48.23%). Cochran’s Q test (p
ISSN:0100-736X
1678-5150
1678-5150
DOI:10.1590/1678-5150-pvb-7488