biostudies-literatureUnknown9Esonu DBill and Melinda Gates FoundationPeste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a major constraint to the productivity of small ruminants in Nigeria. Understanding of the current epidemiological status of PPR is crucial to its effective control. A review of the epidemiology of PPR in Nigeria was performed and research gaps were identified. Thirty-seven eligible articles were reviewed: these presented information from 30 of the 36 states of Nigeria. Most studies focused on goats and/or sheep (<i>n</i> = 33) but camels (<i>n</i> = 4), cattle (<i>n</i> = 1) and wild ruminants (<i>n</i> = 2) were also considered. Fourteen (37.8%) of the articles reported seroprevalence in small ruminants, which varied from 0.0% to 77.5% where more than 10 animals were sampled. Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis were performed in 6 studFrontiers in veterinary science898485https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9298765biostudies-literatureEpidemiology of Peste des Petits Ruminants in Nigeria: A Review.PMC9298765Armson BAlafiatayo REsonu DEkiri ABBabashani MCook AJCfalseEpidemiology of Peste des Petits Ruminants in Nigeria: A Review.Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a major constraint to the productivity of small ruminants in Nigeria. Understanding of the current epidemiological status of PPR is crucial to its effective control. A review of the epidemiology of PPR in Nigeria was performed and research gaps were identified. Thirty-seven eligible articles were reviewed: these presented information from 30 of the 36 states of Nigeria. Most studies focused on goats and/or sheep (<i>n</i> = 33) but camels (<i>n</i> = 4), cattle (<i>n</i> = 1) and wild ruminants (<i>n</i> = 2) were also considered. Fourteen (37.8%) of the articles reported seroprevalence in small ruminants, which varied from 0.0% to 77.5% where more than 10 animals were sampled. Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis were performed in 6 stud2022-01-01T00:00:00Z20222025-04-21T17:29:18.35Z2025-04-21T17:29:18.35ZS-EPMC92987653587368810.3389/fvets.2022.898485