A Scoping Review of the Prevalence of Fascioliasis in Malaysia and Risk Factors for Infection
- Author:
Mohamad Ahmad Najib
;
Noor Jamil Noor Izani
;
Wan Abdul Wahab Wan Nor Amilah
;
Arizam Muhamad Faez
;
Zainuddin Shafizol
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Fasciola spp;
fascioliasis;
prevalence;
risk factors;
Malaysia
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
2020;27(1):22-36
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
This review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of ruminant and human
fascioliasis in Malaysia and to identify research gaps in knowledge of the prevalence of fascioliasis
in Malaysia and risk factors for the disease using available evidence-based data. We conducted a
scoping review based on the framework of Arksey and O’Malley. The preferred reporting items for
systematic reviews and meta-analyses were used to guide the review process. The citation search
was performed between May and September 2018. Using specific keywords, literature published
between 1998 to September 2018 was retrieved from electronic databases. Six articles related to
fascioliasis in Malaysia were included in the final review from 1,932 screened articles and reports.
Five studies focused on ruminants, including cattle, buffaloes, sheep and goats in the states of
Terengganu and Perak. The most frequent ruminant fascioliasis outbreaks involved cattle and
goats, with a prevalence of 82%–95% and these outbreaks occurred in Terengganu. Only one study
examined the risk of fascioliasis in cattle. In the study, the age and sex of the cattle were important
risk-related parameters. The search returned only one documented report of a suspected case
of human fascioliasis with an atypical clinical presentation. At present, human fascioliasis in
Malaysia remains under-reported and its prevalence remains unknown. The data summarised in
this review based on existing evidence identifies research gaps on fascioliasis in ruminants and
humans.
- Full text:3.2020my0836.pdf
