Investigating the Determinants of Toxoplasma gondii Prevalence in Meat: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Toxoplasma gondii is one of the most widespread parasites in humans and can cause severe illness in immunocompromised individuals. However, its role in healthy people is probably under-appreciated. The complex epidemiology of this protozoan recognizes several infection routes but consumption of contaminated food is likely to be the predominant one. Among food, consumption of raw and undercooked meat is a relevant route of transmission, but the role of different meat producing animal species and meats thereof is controversial.

Objectives

The aim of the present work is to summarize and analyse literature data reporting prevalence estimates of T. gondii in meat animals/meats.

Data sources

We searched Medline, Web of Science, Science Direct (last update 31/03/2

SUBMITTER: Belluco S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4833317 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature