Animal leishmaniasis in Algeria: A systematic review and meta-analysis. (February 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khelifi Touhami, Nadjet Amina; Ouchene, Nassim; Ouchetati, Imane; Naghib, Ines
• Is Part Of: Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases. Volume 93(2023)
• Publication Date: 2023-02
• Subjects: Algeria -- Cats -- Dog -- Leishmaniasis -- Meta-analysis -- Zoonosis; Communicable diseases in animals -- Periodicals; Veterinary immunology -- Periodicals; Veterinary microbiology -- Periodicals; Immunology -- Periodicals; Microbiology -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- immunology -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- veterinary -- Periodicals; Allergy and Immunology -- Periodicals; Microbiology -- Periodicals; Veterinary Medicine -- Periodicals; Immunologie -- Périodiques; Microbiologie -- Périodiques; Maladies infectieuses -- Périodiques; Communicable diseases; Immunology; Microbiology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 636.08969
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cimid.2022.101930
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0147-9571

Abstract

Abstract: Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical parasitic vector-borne disease that has emerged or re-emerged in recent years and is a major health problem. Algeria is a country where leishmaniasis reaches high levels of endemicity. This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to collect, compile and summarise data on the prevalence of animal leishmaniasis in Algeria. Data were collected from 2004 to 2022 during which a number of 12 papers were published from dogs, cats, hedgehogs, and jackals. A total of 4812 dogs, 388 stray cats, 24 hedgehogs and 2 Jackals were included in this analysis. The diagnosis of leishmaniasis was performed using serological or molecular tests. The overall prevalence in dogs was 21.2 % (95 %CI, 15.7–26.9 %), and in stray cats, hedgehogs and Jackal was, respectively, 25.3 % (95 %CI, 17–36.6 %), 20.8 % (95 %CI, 8.8–40.9 %) and 50 %. This study is a comprehensive epidemiological analysis of canine leishmaniasis in Algeria and will therefore be a useful tool for researchers. Further studies are needed for a better and continuous assessment of the occurrence of this zoonosis. It can also be used to propose or improve appropriate national surveillance programs for these diseases. Highlights: Leishmaniasis is a major health problem in Algeria, where the disease is endemic. The prevalence of Leishmania -infection in animal species in Algeria was reviewed in this study according to the PRISMA guideline. A total of 12 papers were eligible to be included in this meta-analysis study including a number of 4812 dogs, 388 stray cats, 2 Jackals and 24 hedgehogs. The overall prevalence rate in dogs, stray cats, hedgehogs and Jackal was, respectively, 21.2 %, 25.3 %, 20.8 % and 50 %.