Prevalence of Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) in Egypt (2010-2022): a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) represent a critical medical and public health concerns due to their association with serious nosocomial infections and a high risk of mortality. We aimed to reveal the pooled prevalence of VRE and antimicrobial resistance profiles among enterococci clinical isolates in Egypt.

Methods

A PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science literature search was carried out in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guideline. Only published studies documenting the prevalence of VRE between 2010 and 2022 were included. Using the random effects model and the 95% confidence intervals, the pooled estimate of VRE was calculated by MedCalc Version 20.113. Cochran's Q and I^2<

SUBMITTER: Azzam A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10086090 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature