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SynthesisBMC infectious diseases2025

Epidemiology of arboviruses in humans and livestock in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Alemu Gedefie, Habtu Debash, Altaseb Beyene Kassaw, Gossa Mankelkl, Yeshi Metaferia, Melaku Ashagrie Belete, Sisay Desale, Saleamlak Sebsibe, Mihret Tilahun, Bruktawit Eshetu and 10 more

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5 · Who and what money

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20 authors.

Alemu GedefieDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia. alemugedefie@gmail.com.
Habtu DebashDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Altaseb Beyene KassawDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Gossa MankelklDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Yeshi MetaferiaDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Melaku Ashagrie BeleteDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Sisay DesaleDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Saleamlak SebsibeDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Mihret TilahunDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Bruktawit EshetuDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Agumas ShibabawDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Yeshimebet KassaDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Hussen EbrahimDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Zewudu MulatieDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Ermiyas AlemayehuDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Lebasie WoretawDepartment of Environmental Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Berhanu KebedeDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Samara University, Samara, Ethiopia.
Minwuyelet Maru TemesgenAmhara Public Health Institute Dessie Branch, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Natan Kassaye MsganewDessie Town Health Office, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Melkam TesfayeDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundArbovirus infections are a global public health threat, accounting for approximately 73% of the total emerging and re-emerging human infections, where the burden is worsened in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia. However, the surveillance system has been still challenged, and their burden and magnitude are not well estimated due to underestimates of true arbovirus burdens by passive case detections. To support targeted evidence-based public health decision-making, comprehensive evidence of arbovirus prevalence is crucial. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of arboviruses in humans and livestock in Ethiopia.

methodArticles were extensively searched in bibliographic databases and gray literatures using entry terms or phrases. PRISMA 2020 flow diagram was used and data among studies meeting eligibility criteria extracted in MS Excel sheet and exported into STATA-17 software for analysis. A random-effects model was used to compute the pooled magnitude of arboviruses in humans and livestock. The heterogeneity was quantified using the I

resultOf the 1957 studies identified, 39 human and 6 livestock studies were eligible for meta-analysis. The overall pooled sero-epidemiology of arboviruses in humans using anti-IgG and anti-IgM was 15.43% (95% CI: 12.11-18.76) and 10.04% (95% CI: 6.46-13.62), respectively. The molecular prevalence of arboviruses in humans was 38.42% (95% CI: 21.77-55.08). The pooled prevalence of arboviruses in livestock was 15.77% (95% CI: 0.45, 31.08). Dengue virus, Yellow fever virus, Zika virus, Rift valley fever, West Nile virus, and chikungunya virus in humans and Rift valley fever, West Nile virus, and Schmallenberg virus in livestock were reported.

conclusionThe magnitude of arboviruses in humans and livestock in Ethiopia alarms the need for immediate multi-sectoral interventions such as strengthening laboratory diagnostic capacities, undertaking an integrated regular national surveillance, and implementation of one-health initiatives and a planetary health approach.

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ArbovirusesArbovirus InfectionsLivestockAnimalsEthiopiaHumansPrevalenceArbovirusesEthiopiaHumanLivestockSystematic review and meta-analysis

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