Meta-analysis of the prevalence of norovirus and hepatitis a virus in berries

Norovirus (NoV) and hepatitis A virus (HAV) stand as the predominant agents associated with viral foodborne infections. Outbreaks have been documented to be caused by various types of food items, including fresh and/or frozen berries. Comprehensive data concerning crucial viral pathogens in berries...

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Main Authors: Miotti, Camila, Signorini Porchiett, Marcelo Lisandro, Oteiza, Juan Martín, Prez, Verónica Emilse, Barril, Patricia Angélica
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12123/16745
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168160524000217
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2024.110577
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author Miotti, Camila
Signorini Porchiett, Marcelo Lisandro
Oteiza, Juan Martín
Prez, Verónica Emilse
Barril, Patricia Angélica
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Oteiza, Juan Martín
Prez, Verónica Emilse
Signorini Porchiett, Marcelo Lisandro
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description Norovirus (NoV) and hepatitis A virus (HAV) stand as the predominant agents associated with viral foodborne infections. Outbreaks have been documented to be caused by various types of food items, including fresh and/or frozen berries. Comprehensive data concerning crucial viral pathogens in berries remain limited and are not currently available in aggregate form. Consequently, the present study aimed to compile the existing information regarding the prevalence of NoV and HAV in this matrix. Records of foodborne viruses were systematically extracted from database repositories up to December 2022, adhering to PRISMA standards and were subjected to a multilevel random effect meta-analysis model to determine the mean occurrence rate of NoV and HAV. A high heterogeneity across studies was observed (I2 = 82 %), reflecting variations in the prevalence of sampling locations, years, berry types, and sample conditions, among other potential contributing factors. The prevalence of NoV and HAV in berries was calculated at 2.12 % (95 % CI 1.74–2.59 %), and no statistically differences were observed among the viral types or genogroup categories. However, it is important to clarify that this estimate should be taken with caution given the high heterogeneity. There was no discernible correlation between viral prevalence and any particular berry type. However, there was a temporal correlation observed with the year of sampling, revealing a significantly decreasing trend throughout the study period. A significant influence of the sample condition (fresh or frozen) was observed in relation to the prevalence of NoV GII and HAV. Overall higher viral prevalences were identified in berries originating from African countries as compared to those sourced from other continents. It was also noted that the prevalence of NoV GI was significantly higher in samples collected directly from farms compared to those obtained from retailers. The outcomes of this comprehensive meta-analysis propose that while viral contamination of berries is diminishing in more recent times, the prevalence remains substantial in certain African countries, having a significant risk for foodborne infections. It is imperative to implement intervention strategies in these regions to enhance product safety.
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spelling INTA167452024-02-22T10:20:01Z Meta-analysis of the prevalence of norovirus and hepatitis a virus in berries Miotti, Camila Signorini Porchiett, Marcelo Lisandro Oteiza, Juan Martín Prez, Verónica Emilse Barril, Patricia Angélica Bayas Virus de las Plantas Enfermedades Transmitidas por Alimentos Soft Fruits Plant Viruses Norovirus Hepatitis Foodborne Diseases Berries Norovirus (NoV) and hepatitis A virus (HAV) stand as the predominant agents associated with viral foodborne infections. Outbreaks have been documented to be caused by various types of food items, including fresh and/or frozen berries. Comprehensive data concerning crucial viral pathogens in berries remain limited and are not currently available in aggregate form. Consequently, the present study aimed to compile the existing information regarding the prevalence of NoV and HAV in this matrix. Records of foodborne viruses were systematically extracted from database repositories up to December 2022, adhering to PRISMA standards and were subjected to a multilevel random effect meta-analysis model to determine the mean occurrence rate of NoV and HAV. A high heterogeneity across studies was observed (I2 = 82 %), reflecting variations in the prevalence of sampling locations, years, berry types, and sample conditions, among other potential contributing factors. The prevalence of NoV and HAV in berries was calculated at 2.12 % (95 % CI 1.74–2.59 %), and no statistically differences were observed among the viral types or genogroup categories. However, it is important to clarify that this estimate should be taken with caution given the high heterogeneity. There was no discernible correlation between viral prevalence and any particular berry type. However, there was a temporal correlation observed with the year of sampling, revealing a significantly decreasing trend throughout the study period. A significant influence of the sample condition (fresh or frozen) was observed in relation to the prevalence of NoV GII and HAV. Overall higher viral prevalences were identified in berries originating from African countries as compared to those sourced from other continents. It was also noted that the prevalence of NoV GI was significantly higher in samples collected directly from farms compared to those obtained from retailers. The outcomes of this comprehensive meta-analysis propose that while viral contamination of berries is diminishing in more recent times, the prevalence remains substantial in certain African countries, having a significant risk for foodborne infections. It is imperative to implement intervention strategies in these regions to enhance product safety. EEA Rafaela Fil: Miotti, Camila. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Rafaela. Instituto de Investigación de la Cadena Láctea (IDICAL); Argentina Fil: Miotti, Camila. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigación de la Cadena Láctea (IDICAL); Argentina Fil: Signorini Porchiett, Marcelo Lisandro. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Rafaela. Instituto de Investigación de la Cadena Láctea (IDICaL); Argentina Fil: Signorini Porchiett, Marcelo Lisandro. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigación de la Cadena Láctea (IDICAL); Argentina Fil: Oteiza, Juan Martín. Centro de Investigación y Asistencia Técnica a la Industria. Laboratorio de Microbiología de los Alimentos (Neuquén); Argentina Fil: Oteiza, Juan Martín. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina Fil: Prez, Verónica Emilse. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Instituto de Virología “Dr. J. M. Vanella”. Laboratorio de Gastroenteritis Virales; Argentina Fil: Barril, Patricia Angélica. Centro de Investigación y Asistencia Técnica a la Industria. Laboratorio de Microbiología de los Alimentos (Neuquén); Argentina Fil: Barril, Patricia Angélica. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina 2024-02-22T10:16:13Z 2024-02-22T10:16:13Z 2024-03 info:ar-repo/semantics/artículo info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12123/16745 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168160524000217 0168-1605 1879-3460 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2024.110577 eng info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) application/pdf Elsevier International Journal of Food Microbiology 413 : 110577. (March 2024)
spellingShingle Bayas
Virus de las Plantas
Enfermedades Transmitidas por Alimentos
Soft Fruits
Plant Viruses
Norovirus
Hepatitis
Foodborne Diseases
Berries
Miotti, Camila
Signorini Porchiett, Marcelo Lisandro
Oteiza, Juan Martín
Prez, Verónica Emilse
Barril, Patricia Angélica
Meta-analysis of the prevalence of norovirus and hepatitis a virus in berries
title Meta-analysis of the prevalence of norovirus and hepatitis a virus in berries
title_full Meta-analysis of the prevalence of norovirus and hepatitis a virus in berries
title_fullStr Meta-analysis of the prevalence of norovirus and hepatitis a virus in berries
title_full_unstemmed Meta-analysis of the prevalence of norovirus and hepatitis a virus in berries
title_short Meta-analysis of the prevalence of norovirus and hepatitis a virus in berries
title_sort meta analysis of the prevalence of norovirus and hepatitis a virus in berries
topic Bayas
Virus de las Plantas
Enfermedades Transmitidas por Alimentos
Soft Fruits
Plant Viruses
Norovirus
Hepatitis
Foodborne Diseases
Berries
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12123/16745
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168160524000217
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