Human visceral leishmaniasis prevalence by different diagnostic methods in Latin America: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Visceral leishmaniasis is a neglected zoonotic disease that affects animals and humans in different tropical and subtropical regions and even beyond, with variable prevalence among infected hosts. To date, there have been no systematic reviews on human visceral leishmaniasis prevalence in Latin America. We therefore performed a systematic literature review with meta-analysis, using six databases to assess prevalence of visceral leishmaniasis in human patients in Latin American countries.

Ocular toxocariasis: new diagnostic and therapeutic perspectives.

Purpose: To provide an updated insight of concepts regarding the overview, epidemiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of ocular toxocariasis.

Design: Perspective of literature review.

Methods: Review and synthesis of literature about toxocariasis, with interpretation and perspective.