Seroprevalence of hantavirus infection in non-epidemic settings over four decades: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hantavirus infection is a zoonotic disease from rodents to humans, necessitating seroprevalence assessment for disease burden clarification and control measure implementation. This study aimed to estimate global hantaviruses seroprevalence, examining variations by regions, populations or settings.

Methods

A comprehensive database search identified studies on human hantaviruses seroprevalence using IgG detection until january 2024. A random-effects meta-analysis estimated pooled seroprevalence, with subgroup analyses for geographical region, population, setting or occupation.

Results

Out of 3,382 abstracts reviewed, 110 studies were selected, comprising 81,815 observations and 3207 events. The global seroprevalence was calculated at 2.93% (2.34%-3.67%). In

SUBMITTER: Tortosa F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11414058 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature