Social and environmental risk factors for canine leptospirosis: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Canine leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease of global importance. The identification of social and environmental risk factors remains limited and is needed for planning interventions. Our objectives were to summarise the global trends in social and environmental risk factors for canine leptospirosis and to identify knowledge gaps.

Methods

We searched peer-reviewed and grey literature for observational studies on canine leptospirosis written in English. Variables assessed via formal statistical tests were recorded and categorised into thematic risk factor groups. The risk factors were summarised by the number of unique studies and their direction of association.

Results

Of the 3184 articles identified, 66 met the inclusion criteria. Eight environmental and th

SUBMITTER: Vyn CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11606004 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov/Jul 30

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature