Global, Regional, and National Prevalence of Chlamydiosis in Small Ruminants: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Rebeca Castro-Flores,
Soila M. Gaxiola,
Efren Diaz-Aparicio
et al.
Abstract:A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to estimate the prevalence of chlamydiosis in small ruminants. The study included 133 publications that reported the presence of Chlamydia abortus in 109 and 74 studies in sheep and goats from 45 countries. The prevalence of chlamydiosis was estimated at global, regional, and national levels using meta-analyses of proportions. Meta-regression and cumulative meta-analyses were also performed. Globally, the prevalence of chlamydiosis in sheep and goats was est… Show more
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