The global prevalence of parasites in non-biting flies as vectors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-biting flies such as the house fly (Musca domestica), the Australian sheep blowfly (Lucilia cuprina) and the oriental latrine fly (Chrysomya megacephala) may carry many parasites. In the present study, we performed a systematic overview of the different species of parasites carried by non-biting flies, as well as of isolation methods, different geographical distribution, seasonality and risk assessment.

Methods

A meta-analysis was carried out with the aim to review the global prevalence of parasite transmission in non-biting flies. A total sample size of 28,718 non-biting flies reported in studies worldwide satisfied the predetermined selection criteria and was included in the quantitative analysis.

Results

The global prevalence of parasites in non-biti

SUBMITTER: Liu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9872427 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature