# Theileria parva in Zambia: A scoping review protocol

## TL;DR

This study aims to review all available research on Theileria parva, a deadly tick-borne disease in Zambian cattle, to guide future research priorities.

## Contribution

The study introduces a structured scoping review protocol to assess the breadth of Theileria parva research in Zambia.

## Key findings

- The review will include both published and unpublished studies on Theileria parva in Zambia.
- Data will be extracted and summarized using a narrative approach with tables and charts.

## Abstract

The objective of this scoping review is to examine published and unpublished literature on Theileria parva in Zambia. It will identify the scope of available literature for research prioritization.

Theileria parva is the most lethal tick borne disease in Zambia due to its reportedly high morbidity and mortality in cattle. It is a focus of government interventions. It is important to understand the research that has been conducted on this parasite over the years.

The review will include all studies conducted on Theileria parva in Zambia. Government and research institute reports based on recognized laboratory diagnosis will also be included.

Literature search will be conducted in Pubmed, Scopus, Web of knowledge and Embase. Primary studies from 1920 to date will be included. Titles, abstracts and full text will be examined to determine eligibility for inclusion. Extracted data will be charted into a data extraction excel file by two independent reviewers. The results will be summarised and presented as a narrative summary, tables and charts.