The contamination of human residential environments by intestinal protozoan parasites in cockroaches: a systematic review, meta-analysis and future predictions (up to 2035).

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q3 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2025-03-26 DOI:10.1080/09603123.2025.2482062

Milad Badri, Mohammad Ali Mohaghegh, Meysam Olfatifar, Amir Abdoli, Leila Zaki, Ali Asghari, Razagh Mahmodi, Daniel Diaz, Aida Vafae Eslahi

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Abstract

Cockroaches are significant health hazards as they can carry and transmit various pathogens, leading to serious illnesses in humans. This study investigates the global prevalence of intestinal protozoan parasites (IPPs) in cockroaches through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Several databases, including (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar), were searched for publications covering 2003 to 2024. Following PRISMA guidelines, we identified 5,955 records, resulting in 36 eligible studies. The pooled global prevalence of contaminated cockroaches was estimated at 0.26 (95% CI = 0.16-0.37). Further analysis indicated that the highest pooled prevalence based on sample source was found in zoo samples (0.82, 95% CI = 0.75-0.88). Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) detection methods yielded the highest prevalence (0.42, 95% CI = 0-1.00), while Blatta orientalis showed a pooled prevalence of 0.57 (95% CI = 0.49-0.65). Geographically, Asia exhibited the highest prevalence rate (0.35, 95% CI = 0.16-0.57), particularly in low-income countries (0.56, 95% CI = 0.00-1.00). These findings underscore significant public health concerns regarding the contamination of cockroaches with IPPs and highlight the necessity for effective monitoring and control measures.

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

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6.70

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3.10%

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134

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>12 weeks

期刊介绍： International Journal of Environmental Health Research ( IJEHR ) is devoted to the rapid publication of research in environmental health, acting as a link between the diverse research communities and practitioners in environmental health. Published articles encompass original research papers, technical notes and review articles. IJEHR publishes articles on all aspects of the interaction between the environment and human health. This interaction can broadly be divided into three areas: the natural environment and health – health implications and monitoring of air, water and soil pollutants and pollution and health improvements and air, water and soil quality standards; the built environment and health – occupational health and safety, exposure limits, monitoring and control of pollutants in the workplace, and standards of health; and communicable diseases – disease spread, control and prevention, food hygiene and control, and health aspects of rodents and insects. IJEHR is published in association with the International Federation of Environmental Health and includes news from the Federation of international meetings, courses and environmental health issues.