Prevalence, serotype diversity, and antibiotic resistance of non-typhoidal Salmonella in East African poultry A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Clinical Context

Peer-reviewed veterinary literature continues to shape everyday decision-making for production animal practice, especially when new evidence clarifies diagnosis, treatment selection, monitoring, or clinical outcomes.

What the Study Evaluated

A study published in Poultry science in 2026 evaluated prevalence, serotype diversity, and antibiotic resistance of non-typhoidal Salmonella in East African poultry: A systematic review and meta-analysis..

Key Findings

Non-typhoidal salmonellosis, caused by Salmonella enterica, threatens poultry production and food safety in East Africa, where poultry is vital for livelihoods. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the pooled prevalence, serotype distribution, and antimicrobial resistance patterns of non-typhoidal Salmonella in East African poultry. Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched on PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, African Journals Online, and Google Scholar for studies published up to December, 2025. A random-effects model was used to calculate pooled prevalence with 95% confidence intervals in R (Version 4.6.0). Subgroup analyses and...

Why It Matters for Veterinary Professionals

For veterinary professionals, the practical value of this work lies in how the findings may support more structured clinical assessment, clearer monitoring, and more informed decisions for production animal practice.

Practical Interpretation

The results should be interpreted in the context of the study design, population, inclusion criteria, and clinical setting. Application in practice should consider patient-specific risk factors, available diagnostics, local standards of care, and clinician judgment.

Clinical Takeaway

Overall, the study adds useful evidence for clinicians seeking to align daily practice with current veterinary research while maintaining a balanced, case-by-case approach.

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