Geographical distribution of ixodid ticks and tick-borne pathogens of domestic animals in Ethiopia: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Ethiopia, ixodid ticks and associated tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) are of great importance from both a veterinary and public health point of view. This review aimed at compiling available published data on the distribution of ixodid tick species and TBPs in the country.

Methods

A standard review approach was employed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guideline. Published peer-reviewed articles and theses/dissertations reporting on ixodid ticks and TBPs in Ethiopia were searched using different keywords in many electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, African Journals OnLine, and institutional repositories. Articles were screened based on inclusion and exclusion criteria usi

SUBMITTER: Kaba T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8961985 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature