Global Prevalence and Distribution of Leptospirosis in Goats
Author Information
Author(s): de Araújo Portela Roseane, Limeira Clécio Henrique, Bezerra José Artur Brilhante, Martins Camila Marinelli, da Costa Diego Figueiredo, Santos Carolina de Sousa Américo Batista, Alves Clebert José, de Azevedo Sérgio Santos
Primary Institution: Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG)
Hypothesis
What is the global seroprevalence and distribution of leptospirosis in goats?
Conclusion
Leptospira spp. infection is widespread in goat herds globally, with a seroprevalence of 18.6%.
Supporting Evidence
- The global prevalence of leptospirosis in goats was found to be 18.6%.
- Records originated from South America (32), Asia (26), Europe (8), North America (7), and Africa (6).
- Seropositivity rates varied by continent, with North America showing the highest at 34%.
- High heterogeneity was observed among the studies included in the meta-analysis.
Takeaway
Leptospirosis is a disease that affects goats all over the world, and many goats can carry it without showing signs of being sick.
Methodology
A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted based on PRISMA guidelines, including 79 articles.
Potential Biases
77.2% of articles had a moderate risk of bias.
Limitations
The study excluded gray literature, which may have limited the range of locations and reduced potential publication bias.
Participant Demographics
The studies included goats from various continents, with a focus on South America, Asia, Europe, North America, and Africa.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI = 15.08–22.71%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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