Global epidemiology and species/genotype distribution of Cryptosporidium in camels: A systematic review and meta-analysis

This review analyzed reported data of Cryptosporidium prevalence in camels and the species/genotype distribution. Four databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar) were screened, and studies published by April 1, 2024, were included. Total estimates and 95% CIs were calculated using a...

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Published in:Food and waterborne parasitology 2024-09, Vol.36, p.e00235, Article e00235
Main Authors: Mahdavi, Farzad, Maleki, Farajolah, Mohammadi, Mohammad Reza, Asghari, Ali, Mohammadi-Ghalehbin, Behnam
Format: Article
Language:English
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Camels
Cryptosporidium spp
Genotypes
Meta-analysis
Prevalence
Review
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Summary:This review analyzed reported data of Cryptosporidium prevalence in camels and the species/genotype distribution. Four databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar) were screened, and studies published by April 1, 2024, were included. Total estimates and 95% CIs were calculated using a random-effects model. The weighted prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. in 7372 camels examined from 12 different countries was estimated at 13.8% with a 95% CI of 10.3–18.4%. The sensitivity analysis based on excluding the individual studies did not result in significant statistical changes in the final weighted prevalence. Subgroup prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. in camels was analyzed by publication year, continent, WHO region, country, camel type, sample size, diagnostic method, age, and gender. A significant publication bias (P 
ISSN:2405-6766
2405-6766
DOI:10.1016/j.fawpar.2024.e00235