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Global prevalence and genotype distribution of Microsporidia spp. in various consumables: a systematic review and

Sanaz Rezaeian1, Ali Taghipour2, Saeed Bahadory3

  • 1Student Research Committee, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran; Zoonoses Research Center, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran; These authors contributed equally to this work.

Journal of Water and Health
|July 29, 2023
PubMed

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Microsporidia infections are prevalent in water and food sources, posing risks to animals and humans. This review highlights the need for control strategies to prevent microsporidiosis transmission.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental microbiology
  • Parasitology
  • Food safety

Background:

  • Microsporidia are opportunistic intracellular protozoan parasites with a significant impact on animal and human health.
  • Contaminated water and food sources are primary routes for microsporidia transmission, necessitating a comprehensive assessment of their prevalence and genetic diversity.

Approach:

  • A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
  • Extensive literature searches were performed across Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar from January 2000 to February 2023.
  • Prevalence data were pooled using a random-effects model to estimate the infection status of microsporidia in various food and water sources.

Key Points:

  • The pooled prevalence of microsporidia infection was 43.3% in water, 35.8% in fruits, 12% in vegetables, and 5.8% in milk.
  • Genotype D was most prevalent in water sources, while genotype CD6 dominated in vegetables and fruits.
  • Significant heterogeneity (I² > 50%) was observed in most pooled prevalence estimates, indicating variability across studies.

Conclusions:

  • Microsporidiosis presents a considerable public health concern due to its high prevalence in water and food supplies.
  • Effective control and prevention strategies targeting these sources are crucial to mitigate the spread of microsporidia.
  • Further research into the genetic diversity and transmission dynamics of microsporidia is warranted.

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