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ArticleIrish veterinary journal2026

Global animal melioidosis prevalence: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Jongkonnee Thanasai, Atthaphong Phongphithakchai, Moragot Chatatikun, Sa-Ngob Laklaeng, Jitbanjong Tangpong, Pakpoom Wongyikul, Phichayut Phinyo, Supphachoke Khemla, Anchalee Chittamma, Wiyada Kwanhian Klangbud

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10 authors.

Jongkonnee ThanasaiFaculty of Medicine, Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham, 44000, Thailand.
Atthaphong PhongphithakchaiNephrology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand.
Moragot ChatatikunSchool of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand.
Sa-Ngob LaklaengSchool of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand.
Jitbanjong TangpongSchool of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand.
Pakpoom WongyikulCenter for Clinical Epidemiology and Clinical Statistics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
Phichayut PhinyoCenter for Clinical Epidemiology and Clinical Statistics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
Supphachoke KhemlaDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Nakhon Phanom Hospital, Nakhon Phanom, 48000, Thailand.
Anchalee ChittammaDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
Wiyada Kwanhian KlangbudMedical Technology Program, Faculty of Science, Nakhon Phanom University, Nakhon Phanom, 48000, Thailand. wiyadakwanhian@gmail.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBurkholderia pseudomallei, the causative agent of melioidosis, infects both humans and a broad range of animal species. While human disease has been well characterized, animal data are dispersed across studies and lack a comprehensive global synthesis. This systematic review and meta-analysis estimated the pooled global prevalence of animal melioidosis and examined regional and diagnostic influences.

methodsFollowing PRISMA 2020 guidelines, studies reporting B. pseudomallei detection in animals were retrieved from PubMed, Scopus, and Embase up to April 2025. Pooled prevalence was calculated using a random-effects model. Subgroup and meta-regression analyses explored moderators of heterogeneity.

resultsTwenty-eight studies from 11 countries, encompassing 98,885 animal samples, were included. The global pooled prevalence was 7.3% (95% CI: 0.039-0.117), with high heterogeneity (I² = 98.8%). Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, showed consistently higher prevalence across livestock, wildlife, and companion animals. Diagnostic methods and study period contributed to variability but were not statistically significant.

conclusionsAnimal melioidosis is globally distributed, with Thailand serving as a key endemic region and research hub. Strengthening One Health surveillance, standardizing diagnostic tools, and expanding genomic monitoring are essential for improved detection and control of B. pseudomallei across animal populations.

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AnimalsBurkholderia pseudomalleiMelioidosisMeta-analysisOne HealthPrevalenceSystematic review

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