Analysis of cross-sectional studies of leptospirosis in donkeys: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Autor: Davidianne A. Morais, Clécio H. Limeira, Bruno C. Nunes, Pirajá S.B. Neto, Brunna M.R. Falcão, Arthur W.L. Brasil, Carolina S.A.B. Santos, Sérgio S. Azevedo, Clebert J. Alves
Jazyk: English<br />Portuguese
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira, Vol 44 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1678-5150
DOI: 10.1590/1678-5150-pvb-7488
Popis: ABSTRACT: Leptospirosis is a neglected zoonosis that infects donkeys and other animal species, with economic and public health concerns. Donkeys have an important role in the development of societies, the reduction of their effective population in recent years, and the little attention given to the diseases that affect them, reducing their productivity and performance. This study aimed to investigate the pooled prevalence of Leptospira spp. infection in donkeys worldwide through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Overall, 21 surveys met the eligibility criteria, with an overall combined prevalence of 34.90% (95% CI = 23.58% - 48.23%). Cochran’s Q test (p
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