Prevalence and risk factors of sheep and goats fasciolosis in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fasciolosis is a parasitic disease caused by liver flukes of the genus Fasciola, predominantly Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica. This zoonotic disease significantly impacts both livestock and human populations, particularly in areas with extensive agriculture and poor sanitation. Ethiopia, one of Africa's leading sheep and goats producers, is highly affected by fasciolosis. However, despite its economic and public health importance, there is a lack of comprehensive and up-to-date evidence on the prevalence and risk factors of small ruminant (sheep and goats) fasciolosis. Therefore, the objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis (SRMA) is to estimate pooled prevalence and identify risk factors of fasciolosis among small ruminants in Ethiopia.

Methods

SUBMITTER: Endalamew SG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12373275 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature