Seroprevalence estimates for toxocariasis in people worldwide: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2019202 citationsReviewgold Open Access

Authors

Ali Rostami · Babol University of Medical Sciences

Seyed Mohammad Riahi · Birjand University of Medical Sciences

Celia V. Holland · Trinity College Dublin

Ali Taghipour · Tarbiat Modares University

Mohsen Khalili-Fomeshi · Babol University of Medical Sciences

Yadolah Fakhri · Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Vahid Fallah Omrani

Abstract

The present findings indicate high levels of infection with, or exposure to Toxocara spp. in many countries, which calls for increased attention to human toxocariasis and improved measures to prevent adverse health risks of this disease.

Topics & Keywords

Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics Dermatological diseases and infestations Insects and Parasite Interactions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalitiesNo poverty

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases

Volume 13, Issue 12, pp. e0007809-e0007809

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007809

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