The global prevalence of Spirometra parasites in snakes, frogs, dogs, and cats: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spirometra infection is aneglected food- and waterborne disease with worldwide distribution.

Objectives

The present study aims to estimate the global prevalence of Spirometra species in snakes, frogs, dogs and cats.

Methods

Multiple databases (PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, Web of Science and Google Scholar) were searched for relevant literatures published up to March 2022.

Results

Among 131 data sets (including 113 articles) that met the inclusion, 15 investigations reported Spirometra infection in snakes, 23 in frogs, 41 in dogs and 52 in cats. The pooled prevalence (95% confidence interval) in intermediate hosts and definitive hosts was found to be 0.313% and 0.089%, respectively. Based on continent, the infection was most prevalent in Asia for studies

SUBMITTER: Badri M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9677416 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature