SynthesisVeterinary medicine and science2025
Zoonotic Tuberculosis and Dairy Products: Comprehensive Meta-Analysis of Prevalence and Public Health Implications.
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- Zoonotic Tuberculosis and Dairy Products: Comprehensive Meta-Analysis of Prevalence and Public Health Implications.Veterinary medicine and science · 2025Pooled it
- The Global Prevalence of Tuberculosis Infection in Buffaloes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Review
- Epidemiological investigation ofOpen veterinary journal · 2026Article
- Bovine Tuberculosis as a Neglected Zoonotic Disease in Mexico and Latin America: Epidemiological Challenges, Diagnostic Insights, and Public Health Implications in Emerging Economies.Veterinary sciences · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundTuberculosis (TB) remains a global health concern, with unpasteurized milk serving as a major source of zoonotic Mycobacterium bovis transmission in endemic, low-resource regions.
objectiveThis meta-analysis investigates the prevalence of human TB cases linked to contaminated dairy products, assesses factors influencing transmission dynamics and identifies actionable strategies to reduce risks.
methodsA systematic meta-analysis of TB cases from contaminated dairy consumption was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus (2000-2024). Eligible studies reported human TB prevalence. Data were extracted systematically, and statistical analyses (MedCalc) assessed heterogeneity (Cochran's Q, I
resultsThis meta-analysis reviewed 25 studies from 2000 to 2024, encompassing 10,508 samples, to assess zoonotic TB linked to dairy consumption. Detection rates ranged widely from 0.77% to 49%, with molecular methods like polymerase chain reaction (PCR) showing higher sensitivity (up to 49%) than culture techniques (21%-35%). Prevalence was greater in TB-endemic areas such as Ethiopia, Mexico and Tanzania, where raw dairy samples outperformed blood diagnostics in positivity. Notably, the highest detection rates were observed in confirmed M. bovis cases with a history of raw milk consumption, underscoring the zoonotic risk in unregulated dairy contexts. Significant heterogeneity (I
conclusionZoonotic TB from dairy products is a major concern in endemic areas due to unpasteurized milk and poor veterinary infrastructure. Enhanced pasteurization, standardized diagnostics and better surveillance are key to reducing risks, alongside global food safety standards and public health campaigns to protect vulnerable groups.
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