Chikungunya seroprevalence in population-based studies: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Seroprevalence studies about chikungunya infection are usually conducted after epidemics to estimate the magnitude of the attack. This study aimed to estimate the seroprevalence of CHIKV by WHO region, considering the periods of introduction of the virus in these regions and its potential to lead to epidemics.

Methods

We systematically reviewed Medline/Pubmed, Embase, Lilacs, Scopus and Web of Science for original articles published up to 2020. Cohort, case-control and cross-sectional studies were eligible for inclusion, based on the results of laboratory diagnosis of previous or previous and recent infection. Those conducted with symptomatic individuals were excluded.

Results

596 articles were identified, 197 full-text were reviewed and 64 were included, r

SUBMITTER: Skalinski LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10150504 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature