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Abstract
Systematic review protocol
Enriched fecal culture and PCR are commonly used for the detection of Salmonella in equine feces. However, there is a lack of reliable and generalizable information regarding the sensitivity and specificity of these tests, which hinders appropriate clinical decision-making in equine facilities. Therefore, in this systematic review, we will evaluate the available information on the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of enriched Salmonella fecal culture and PCR in horses and assess the impact of study design, test protocol, and patient population characteristics on these measures of test accuracy.