SynthesisParasites & vectors2023
The global prevalence of parasites in non-biting flies as vectors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Mechanical Transmission of Protozoan and Helminthic Parasites by Synanthropic Flies in Sana'a, Yemen.Journal of parasitology research · 2026Article
- Establishment of Multiplex Digital PCR Assay for Detection of Four Porcine Enteric Coronaviruses.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Evaluating the role of synanthropic filth flies in the transmission of zoonotic parasites: field and laboratory evidence from different animal rearing sites in upper Egypt with focus on Cryptosporidium spp.BMC veterinary research · 2025Article
- Sympatric non-biting flies serve as potential vectors of zoonotic protozoan parasites on pig farms in China.Parasites & vectors · 2025Article
- Etiologic Assessment of Parasitic Contaminants on Raw Vegetables Sold in Accra, Ghana.Journal of parasitology research · 2025Article
- Unveiling the hidden dangers: enteropathogens carried by flies in Pudong New Area.BMC infectious diseases · 2024Article
- Blowflies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) as potential mechanical vectors of the protozoan cyst and helminthic eggs in Kashmir Himalaya, India.Journal of parasitic diseases : official organ of the Indian Society for Parasitology · 2024Article
- Simultaneous detection of seven bacterial pathogens transmitted by flies using the reverse line blot hybridization assay.Parasites & vectors · 2024Article
- Study on genetic characteristics of Cryptosporidium isolates and first report of C. parvum IIdA24G2 subtype in dairy cattle in China.Parasitology research · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundNon-biting flies such as the house fly (Musca domestica), the Australian sheep blowfly (Lucilia cuprina) and the oriental latrine fly (Chrysomya megacephala) may carry many parasites. In the present study, we performed a systematic overview of the different species of parasites carried by non-biting flies, as well as of isolation methods, different geographical distribution, seasonality and risk assessment.
methodsA meta-analysis was carried out with the aim to review the global prevalence of parasite transmission in non-biting flies. A total sample size of 28,718 non-biting flies reported in studies worldwide satisfied the predetermined selection criteria and was included in the quantitative analysis.
resultsThe global prevalence of parasites in non-biting flies was 42.5% (95% confidence interval [CI] 31.9-53.2%; n = 15,888/28,718), with the highest prevalence found for non-biting flies in Africa (58.3%; 95% CI 47.4-69.3%; n = 9144/13,366). A total of 43% (95% CI 32.1-54.4%; n = 7234/15,282) of house flies (M. domestica), the fly species considered to be the most closely associated with humans and animals, were found with parasites. The prevalence of parasites in the intestine of non-biting flies was 37.1% (95% CI 22.7-51.5%; n = 1045/3817), which was significantly higher than the prevalence of parasites isolated from the body surface (35.1%; 95% CI 20.8-49.4%; n = 1199/3649; P < 0.01). Of the 27 reported parasites, a total of 20 known zoonotic parasites were identified, with an infection rate of 38.1% (95% CI 28.2-48.0%; n = 13,572/28,494).
conclusionsThis study provides a theoretical basis for the public health and ecological significance of parasites transmitted by non-biting flies.
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