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ArticlePloS one2023

Prevalence of staphylococcal toxin in food contaminated by Staphylococcus spp.: Protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis.

Juliana Karla Garcia Ribeiro Freitas, Cristiane Fernandes de Assis, Thailla Raquel Moura de Oliveira, Cláudio Márcio de Medeiros Maia, Bruno Jonatan de Sousa, Gidyenne Christiane Bandeira Silva de Medeiros, Larissa Mont'Alverne Jucá Seabra, Karla Suzanne Florentino da Silva Chaves Damasceno

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Article in PloS one, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Juliana Karla Garcia Ribeiro FreitasNutrition Postgraduate Program, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brazil.
Cristiane Fernandes de AssisNutrition Postgraduate Program, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brazil.
Thailla Raquel Moura de OliveiraDepartment of Nutrition, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brazil.
Cláudio Márcio de Medeiros MaiaNutrition Postgraduate Program, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brazil.
Bruno Jonatan de SousaNutrition Postgraduate Program, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-5367-236X
Gidyenne Christiane Bandeira Silva de MedeirosDepartment of Nutrition, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brazil.
Larissa Mont'Alverne Jucá SeabraNutrition Postgraduate Program, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brazil.
Karla Suzanne Florentino da Silva Chaves DamascenoNutrition Postgraduate Program, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-6884-1023
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte · BRNational Council for Scientific and Technological Development · BR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFood contamination by Staphylococcus spp. enterotoxigenic strains is quite common and despite underreporting caused by the short duration of clinical symptoms and lack of medical care, staphylococcal food poisoning is one of the most common Foodborne Diseases (FBD) in the world. This study describes a systematic review protocol with meta-analysis on the prevalence and types of staphylococcal enterotoxins in food, and the profile of contaminated foods.

methodsThe research will be conducted through the selection of studies reporting the analysis of staphylococcal enterotoxins in food contaminated by Staphylococcus spp. Searches will happen on the following databases: Medline (OVID), GALE, Science Direct, CAB Direct (CABI), Google Scholar, in addition to manual search in the list of references of articles, directory of theses and dissertations, and countries' health agencies. Reports will be imported into the application Rayyan. Two researchers will independently select studies and extract data, and a third reviewer will solve conflicting decisions. The primary outcome will be the identification of staphylococcal enterotoxins in food, and the secondary outcomes will include staphylococcal enterotoxin types and foods involved. To assess the risk of bias in the studies, the tool developed by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) will be used. For data synthesis, a meta-analysis will be performed. However, in case that is not possible, a narrative synthesis of the most relevant results will be carried out. DISCUSSION: This protocol will serve as the basis for a systematic review that aims to relate the results of existing studies on the staphylococcal enterotoxin prevalence and types in food, and the profile of the contaminated foods. The results will broaden the perception of food safety risks, highlight existing literature gaps, contribute to the study of the epidemiological profile and may guide the allocation of health resources for the development of preventive measures related. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION: PROSPERO registration number: CRD42021258223.

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Staphylococcal Food PoisoningStaphylococcusEnterotoxinsFood ContaminationHumansMeta-Analysis as TopicPrevalenceSystematic Reviews as TopicEnterotoxins

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