Global prevalence and epidemiology of Strongyloides stercoralis in dogs: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Strongyloides stercoralis, a soil-transmitted helminth, occurs in humans, non-human primates, dogs, cats and wild canids. The zoonotic potential between these hosts is not well understood with data available on prevalence primarily focused on humans. To increase knowledge on prevalence, this review and meta-analysis was performed to estimate the global status of S. stercoralis infections in dogs.

Methods

Following the PRISMA guidelines, online literature published prior to November 2020 was obtained from multiple databases (Science Direct, Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar). Prevalence was calculated on a global and country level, by country income and climate, and in stray/animal shelter dogs versus owned dogs. Statistical analyses were conducted

SUBMITTER: Eslahi AV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8750836 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature