A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of tick-borne SFGR in China from 2000 to 2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ticks carry and transmit a wide range of pathogens (bacteria, viruses, and protozoa) that pose significant threats to human and animal health worldwide. Only few meta-analyses have been conducted on the distribution of ticks and tick-borne spotted fever group rickettsia (SFGR). Therefore, this study aims to examine the tick species and SFGR positivity in China in order to provide support for further research and improvements in the prevention and control of tick-borne diseases.

Methodology

This systematic review was performed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Relevant Chinese and English studies were retrieved from PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge

SUBMITTER: Hu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11463837 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature