Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques for Prediction and Diagnosis of Leptospirosis: Systematic Literature Review
Abstract BackgroundLeptospirosis, a zoonotic disease caused by Leptospira ObjectiveThis systematic review aimed to evaluate the application of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) techniques in predicting and diagnosing leptospirosis, focusing on the most u...
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BackgroundLeptospirosis, a zoonotic disease caused by Leptospira
ObjectiveThis systematic review aimed to evaluate the application of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) techniques in predicting and diagnosing leptospirosis, focusing on the most used algorithms, validation methods, data types, and performance metrics.
MethodsUsing Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, Checklist for Critical Appraisal and Data Extraction for Systematic Reviews of Prediction Modelling Studies (CHARMS), and Prediction model Risk of Bias Assessment Tool (PROBAST) tools, we conducted a comprehensive review of studies applying ML and DL models for leptospirosis detection and prediction, examining algorithm performance, data sources, and validation approaches.
ResultsOut of a total of 374 articles screened, 17 studies were included in the qualitative synthesis, representing approximately 4.5% of the initial pool. The review identified frequent use of algorithms such as support vector machines, artificial neural networks, decision trees, and convolutional neural networks (CNNs). Among the included studies, 88% (15/17) used traditional ML methods, and 24% (4/17) used DL techniques. Several models demonstrated high predictive performance, with reported accuracy rates ranging from 80% to 98%, notably with the U-Net CNN achieving 98.02% accuracy. However, public datasets were underused, with only 35% (6/17) of studies incorporating publicly available data sources; the majority (65%, 11/17) relied primarily on private datasets from hospitals, clinical records, or regional surveillance systems.
ConclusionsML and DL techniques demonstrate potential for improving leptospirosis prediction and diagnosis, but future research should focus on using larger, more diverse datasets, adopting transfer learning strategies, and integrating advanced ensemble and validation techniques to strengthen model accuracy and generalization. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-16f75f6bf6384af4b9dfe16ff6c445012025-08-20T02:32:08ZengJMIR PublicationsJMIR Medical Informatics2291-96942025-05-0113e67859e6785910.2196/67859Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques for Prediction and Diagnosis of Leptospirosis: Systematic Literature ReviewSuhila Sawesihttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-3510-8543Arya Jadhavhttp://orcid.org/0009-0006-6704-9804Bushra Rashrashhttp://orcid.org/0009-0006-9191-6488 Abstract BackgroundLeptospirosis, a zoonotic disease caused by Leptospira ObjectiveThis systematic review aimed to evaluate the application of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) techniques in predicting and diagnosing leptospirosis, focusing on the most used algorithms, validation methods, data types, and performance metrics. MethodsUsing Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, Checklist for Critical Appraisal and Data Extraction for Systematic Reviews of Prediction Modelling Studies (CHARMS), and Prediction model Risk of Bias Assessment Tool (PROBAST) tools, we conducted a comprehensive review of studies applying ML and DL models for leptospirosis detection and prediction, examining algorithm performance, data sources, and validation approaches. ResultsOut of a total of 374 articles screened, 17 studies were included in the qualitative synthesis, representing approximately 4.5% of the initial pool. The review identified frequent use of algorithms such as support vector machines, artificial neural networks, decision trees, and convolutional neural networks (CNNs). Among the included studies, 88% (15/17) used traditional ML methods, and 24% (4/17) used DL techniques. Several models demonstrated high predictive performance, with reported accuracy rates ranging from 80% to 98%, notably with the U-Net CNN achieving 98.02% accuracy. However, public datasets were underused, with only 35% (6/17) of studies incorporating publicly available data sources; the majority (65%, 11/17) relied primarily on private datasets from hospitals, clinical records, or regional surveillance systems. ConclusionsML and DL techniques demonstrate potential for improving leptospirosis prediction and diagnosis, but future research should focus on using larger, more diverse datasets, adopting transfer learning strategies, and integrating advanced ensemble and validation techniques to strengthen model accuracy and generalization.https://medinform.jmir.org/2025/1/e67859 |
| spellingShingle | Suhila Sawesi Arya Jadhav Bushra Rashrash Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques for Prediction and Diagnosis of Leptospirosis: Systematic Literature Review JMIR Medical Informatics |
| title | Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques for Prediction and Diagnosis of Leptospirosis: Systematic Literature Review |
| title_full | Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques for Prediction and Diagnosis of Leptospirosis: Systematic Literature Review |
| title_fullStr | Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques for Prediction and Diagnosis of Leptospirosis: Systematic Literature Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques for Prediction and Diagnosis of Leptospirosis: Systematic Literature Review |
| title_short | Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques for Prediction and Diagnosis of Leptospirosis: Systematic Literature Review |
| title_sort | machine learning and deep learning techniques for prediction and diagnosis of leptospirosis systematic literature review |
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