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Toxocara cati Infection in Cats (Felis catus): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Bonilla-Aldana, Jorge Luis; Espinosa-Nuñez, Alba Cristina; Bonilla-Aldana, D Katterine; Rodriguez-Morales, Alfonso J.
Afiliação
  • Bonilla-Aldana JL; School of Veterinary Medicine and Zootehcnics, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Universidad de la Amazonia, Florencia 111321, Caquetá, Colombia.
  • Espinosa-Nuñez AC; School of Veterinary Medicine and Zootehcnics, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Universidad de la Amazonia, Florencia 111321, Caquetá, Colombia.
  • Bonilla-Aldana DK; Research Unit, Universidad Continental, Huancayo 12001, Peru.
  • Rodriguez-Morales AJ; Masters of Climate Change and Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Program, Universidad Cientifica del Sur, Lima 15307, Peru.
Animals (Basel) ; 14(7)2024 Mar 27.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38612261
ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Toxocariasis is an infection caused in canines, felines, humans, and other vertebrates by species of the genus Toxocara, such as T. canis and T. cati. The embryonated eggs of these parasites are the primary means of acquiring the infection for both definitive hosts, dogs and cats, respectively, and for intermediates, such as humans and other vertebrates. When deposited on park soils, environmental contamination becomes a risk to environmental, human, and animal health.

Objective:

To determine the global prevalence of Toxocara cati in cats (Felis catus).

Methods:

A systematic review of the literature was carried out in six databases (Scopus, PubMed, ScienceDirect, SciELO and Google Scholar) to evaluate the global prevalence of Toxocara cati in cats, defined by coproparasitological, histological, and molecular techniques. A meta-analysis was performed using a random effects model to calculate pooled prevalence and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). A two-tailed 5% alpha level was used for hypothesis testing.

Results:

Two hundred and eighty-nine studies were included. The global pooled prevalence of Toxocara cati in cats using coproparasitological methods was 17.0% (95.0% CI 16.2-17.8%). In the subgroup analysis according to country, Nepal had the highest prevalence of T. cati infection (94.4%; 95% CI 89.7-99.2%). The pooled prevalence of T. cati infection by PCR in four studies was 4.9% (95.0% CI 1.9-7.9%).

Conclusions:

This systematic review underscores the need for preventive action against toxocariasis due to its widespread prevalence. The interplay between animal and human health should be emphasised, necessitating measures like deworming cats, hygiene practices, and public education to mitigate risks. Safeguarding feline health can also reduce human transmission, benefiting both species.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Animals (Basel) Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Colômbia País de publicação: Suíça
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Animals (Basel) Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Colômbia País de publicação: Suíça