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A Scoping Review of the Prevalence of Fascioliasis in Malaysia and Risk Factors for Infection.

ABSTRACT: This review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of ruminant and human fascioliasis in Malaysia and to identify research gaps in knowledge of the prevalence of fascioliasis in Malaysia and risk factors for the disease using available evidence-based data. We conducted a scoping review based on the framework of Arksey and O'Malley. The preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses were used to guide the review process. The citation search was performed between May and September 2018. Using specific keywords, literature published between 1998 to September 2018 was retrieved from electronic databases. Six articles related to fascioliasis in Malaysia were included in the final review from 1,932 screened articles and reports. Five studies focused on ruminants, including cattle, buffaloes, sheep and goats in the states of Terengganu and Perak. The most frequent ruminant fascioliasis outbreaks involved cattle and goats, with a prevalence of 82%-95% and these outbreaks occurred in Terengganu. Only one study examined the risk of fascioliasis in cattle. In the study, the age and sex of the cattle were important risk-related parameters. The search returned only one documented report of a suspected case of human fascioliasis with an atypical clinical presentation. At present, human fascioliasis in Malaysia remains under-reported and its prevalence remains unknown. The data summarised in this review based on existing evidence identifies research gaps on fascioliasis in ruminants and humans.

SUBMITTER: Najib MA

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7053545 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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A Scoping Review of the Prevalence of Fascioliasis in Malaysia and Risk Factors for Infection.

Najib Mohamad Ahmad MA Izani Noor Jamil Noor NJN Amilah Wan Abdul Wahab Wan Nor WAWWN Faez Arizam Muhamad AM Shafizol Zainuddin Z

The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS 20200227 1

This review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of ruminant and human fascioliasis in Malaysia and to identify research gaps in knowledge of the prevalence of fascioliasis in Malaysia and risk factors for the disease using available evidence-based data. We conducted a scoping review based on the framework of Arksey and O'Malley. The preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses were used to guide the review process. The citation search was performed between May and Sep ...[more]

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A Scoping Review of the Prevalence of Fascioliasis in Malaysia and Risk Factors for Infection.

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