Prevalence of human leptospirosis in the Americas: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Rev Panam Salud Publica
; 47, ago. 2023
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en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
[ABSTRACT]. Objective. To describe the prevalence of leptospirosis in the Americas. Methods. A systematic review and meta-analysis, in the period 1930 to 2017, performed on a search of six platforms PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Lilacs, Embase, and Cochrane. Results. The search found 77 publications of which 53 (68%) were from the period 2000–2017. Of the 77, 62 studies were included in the analysis, from North America (11, 17%), Central America (9, 14%), and South America (42, 67%), and 22 studies were from urban areas. Leptospirosis prevalence in the 62 studies ana- lyzed corresponded to 28% (95% CI [23, 32]). Countries with higher prevalence were United States of America (41%), Colombia (29%), and Brazil (21%). The most frequent serovars found were Icterohaemorrhagiae (43 of 77 publications, 55%), Canicola (35, 45%), Pomona (28, 36%), and Grippotyphosa (26, 33%). Conclusions. There is variability of Leptospira species and serovars with heterogenous distribution through- out the Americas, with high prevalence in some countries, highlighting the need for action to control the disease.
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Colección:
Bases de datos de organismos internacionales
Contexto en salud:
ODS3 - Salud y Bienestar
Problema de salud:
Meta 3.3: Poner fin a las enfermedades desatendidas y detener enfermedades transmisibles
Base de datos:
PAHO-IRIS
Asunto principal:
Américas
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Prevalencia
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Metaanálisis
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Serogrupo
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Leptospirosis
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
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Revisión sistemática
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2023
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Artículo