Toxocara species are zoonotic parasites increasingly linked to neurological and psychiatric conditions. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesised evidence from observational studies assessing the association between Toxocara infection and neuropsychiatric disorders. Thirty-four eligible studies (32 case-control, 2 cross-sectional) were identified through comprehensive database searches up to May 2025. The pooled seroprevalence was 25.1% (95% CI: 21.3%-29.3%) amongst patients with…
