{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of Toxoplasma gondii seroprevalence in goats.
{Author}: Rodrigues AA;Reis SS;Moraes EDS;do Nascimento Araújo EMA;Zanine AM;Nascimento TVC;Garcia JL;da Cunha IAL;Rodrigues AA;Reis SS;Moraes EDS;do Nascimento Araújo EMA;Zanine AM;Nascimento TVC;Garcia JL;da Cunha IAL;
{Journal}: Acta Trop
{Volume}: 230
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: Jun 2022
{Factor}: 3.222
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2022.106411
{Abstract}: The aim of this study was evaluate to seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in goats worldwide and the main risk factors associated from 2000 to 2020, through meta-analysis with 55,317 goats from 75 reports published in seven electronic databases of major global importance. A global seroprevalence detected was 27.49% (95% CI 24.15-30.95; I2 = 99%), with the lowest percentage in Asia (20.74%; 95% CI 16.45-25.39) and highest in Central America (62.15%; 95% CI 57.28-66.90) and Europe (31.53%; 95% CI 21.71-42.26). The seropositivity in Africa and South America were (29.41%; 95% CI 19.11-40.89) and (29.76%; 95% CI 25.84-33.83), respectively. The seroprevalence was associated with presence of cats (OR 2.22; 95% CI 1.30-3.82), goats older than one year (OR 1.77; 95% CI 1, 37-2.29), females (OR 1.43; 95% CI 1.23-1.65), rearing system (extensive vs. intensive) (OR 4.82; 95% CI 1.96-11, 84) and rearing system (semi-intensive vs. intensive) (OR 1.48; 95% CI 1.48-6.13). The heterogeneity was evidenced in most world regions and the risk factors may play roles in varying the seroprevalence.