Feline strongyloidiasis: An insight into its global prevalence and transmission cycle.

ABSTRACT: The potential cross-transmission of Strongyloides stercoralis between dogs and humans has become an increasing focus of strongyloidiasis research and control programs. However, the role of cats and wild felids in the maintenance and transmission cycles of human and canine strongyloidiasis has received sparse attention. Feline strongyloidiasis epidemiology remain enigmatic. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the global prevalence of Strongyloides spp. in felines and reviewed cross-species infection studies to elucidate the transmission cycle of some feline Strongyloides species. Literature searched from seven databases identified 42 eligible prevalence studies published between 1985 and 2024. Of these, 44 datasets from 40 studies were included

SUBMITTER: Zhao H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11255105 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature